At the time, Griffith said George Lindsey was his friend and he had great respect for his acting talent and human spirit. Lindsey died on May 6, 2012, from heart failure at the age of 83. This helped elevate GeorgeвЂ™s acting to a higher level to match the actors around him. He thought the scripts were terrific, with Andy Griffith being the best script constructionist heвЂ™d ever worked with. Lindsey felt the showвЂ™s cast was the best acting ensemble on TV. Goober had been mentioned on the show as GomerвЂ™s cousin so it was a natural fit. He joined the show in 1964 when Jim Nabors, who played Gomer Pyle, left the show.

Goober was the jovial, beanie-wearing service station attendant in Mayberry. After the end of the show, he moved over to Hee Haw, playing the same role for nearly 30 years. George Lindsay played the part of the grinning Goober on The Andy Griffith Show. She was released in early December but died at home just a few days later, on December 6, as a result of congestive heart failure, myocardial infarcation, coronary artery disease, and atherosclerosis. She had 14 cats when she died, which contributed to the condition of her home.Д«avier spent two weeks in the hospital in late 1989. She became isolated in her later years, with her home described as having peeling plaster, frayed carpets, and worn upholstery after she died. In her final days, Bavier lived in Siler City, North Carolina where she rarely left her home. He thinks she appreciated how much of a success the show was but didnвЂ™t feel like she was part of what the boys were up to. According to Ron Howard, who played little Opie Taylor on the show, she mostly kept to herself. Unfortunately, that led to her getting a reputation for being difficult to work with. After she retired from acting, she moved to a North Carolina town that was very similar to the fictional town of Mayberry in the show.Д«avier had a reputation for being somewhat remote on the show. She was Sheriff AndyвЂ™s aunt and housekeeper. Frances BavierДЇrances Bavier played the role of Aunt Bee on The Andy Griffith Show. His long-time friend Andy Griffith was one of the last visitors to see Knotts prior to his death. In spite of his failing health, he continued acting almost right up to his death, lending his voice to several animated characters in his later years. Knotts died on Februat 81 years old, due to complications from lung cancer. Over the showвЂ™s eight-year run, Knotts earned five Emmys for Best Supporting Actor in a Television Comedy. Two years later, in 1960, the two reunited for The Andy Griffith Show.

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