Jul 03, 2012 10:38 AM EST

Andy Griffith Passes Away at Age 86

It has been reported that 86 year-old TV legend Andy Griffith died this morning at his home in Dare County, North Carolina. An ambulance was called to his residence this morning at 7 a.m.

Griffith was, of course, known for his role on "The Andy Griffith Show" which was set in Mayberry. The show ran from 1960-1968. He also had another successful TV series, "Matlock".