Webjul 3, 2012 · photo credit: The tv and film star died tuesday at age 86. Andy griffith dies at 86. Last of the good guy sheriffs. Notable deaths of 2012. Webjul 4, 2012 · griffith, the legendary entertainer who became a household name to millions of tv viewers on the andy griffith show and matlock, died tuesday at the age of. A family statement said griffith passed away at.
