TMZ.com is reporting that Andy Griffith has died at the age of 86.

The article reports:

Griffith, who became famous for “The Andy Griffith Show,” passed away at his home in Manteo, North Carolina this morning.

He was part of an era of television that has never been duplicated. His movie career included the movie “No Time For Sergeants” which is still as funny today as it was made in 1958.

Andy Griffith will be missed.