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Actor Andy Griffith, a beloved television mainstay, died Tuesday morning in North Carolina. He was 86.
The Twittersphere was abuzz once the news broke; fans posted homages to their favorite moments from Matlock and The Andy Griffith Show, while Hollywood friends and costars savored moments working with the man behind the lovable and folksy sheriff of Mayberry. As it turns out, Twitter users aren't the only ones who are tweeting in tribute to Griffith.
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