Friends For Life
Right before Don’s death, Andy Griffith visited him in the hospital. Andy recalled his last words to his good friend: “I know that he could hear me, and we all believe that he could hear my voice.” Andy added, “I told him that I loved him, and I told him…I said ‘Jess [Don’s real first name], breathe. You’ve gotta make this, you’ve gotta pull through. Breathe.’ And you know, I saw his chest heave, and I said ‘That’s a boy. Keep breathing. Just keep breathing.’ And his shoulder moved, so I believe he heard my voice.”
Friends For Life
Andy Griffith
After The Andy Griffith Show ended, Andy starred in other TV shows, but unfortunately, none of them really hit it big. Then, in 1986, he was cast as lawyer Ben Matlock on the show aptly titled Matlock. The series ended up becoming a huge hit, particularly among senior citizens.
Andy Griffith