Andy Griffith, most famous for his classic TV series The Andy Griffith Show, has passed away at the age of 86.

Griffith’s friend and former UNC President Bill Friday confirmed to WITN News that Griffith died in his home at about 7 a.m. this morning. Details to the cause of his death have not yet surfaced.

Griffith will be forever remembered for his legendary role as Andy Taylor on The Andy Griffith Show, but his career was much more than that show. He gave great performances in the TV series Matlock, the film A Face in the Crowd, and countless others.

The thoughts and prayers of everyone here at the Hypable family go out to Griffith’s family and friends. What was your favorite Andy Griffith moment? We want to hear your memories in the comments.