The Andy Griffith Show originally ran from 1960 to 1968, spanning 249 episodes over eight seasons — but decades later, this wholesome sitcom about small-town life in Mayberry still remains a beloved classic. And the town’s beloved residents — including Andy Griffith’s Sheriff Andy Taylor, his lovable deputy Barney Fife, Aunt Bee, Opie and the rest — became TV icons, who viewers remain passionate about to this day.
Today, most of Mayberry’s residents have passed on, but a handful of the show’s main and recurring cast members are still with us. Here’s a look at who’s still alive from the series and where they are now, along with a tribute to those we’ve lost:
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