Andy Griffith Jr was an American producer, and the son of the late American actor and comedian Andy Samuel Griffith. Andy Sam Jr was famous as Sam, and he was also a real-estate developer. During his active years, he was addicted to alcoholism, which eventually led to his death in 1997.
It seems like Sam had no children when he died at the age of 37. Sam was born in 1957, but he was adopted by the celebrity and his ex-wife Barbara Bray Edwards. Sam was not the only one in his family, as he had a sister Dixie Nann Griffith, who was also adopted.
Bio
Andy Samuel was born on December 8, 1957, in Florida USA. He was adopted by his parents in 1958 and grew up with a young sister named Nann. Andy was the son of Andy Griffith and Barbara.
While he is recognized to have been a real estate developer, he was also recognized for producing Dying Game in 1995. He died on January 17, 1996 in Universal City, California, USA. He had no children at the time of his death. Also, some sources show that Sam was an alcoholic, which may have contributed to his untimely death.
Who is Andy Griffith?
Andy Samuel Griffith was an American actor, comedian, and singer who died in 2012. He is recognized as Andy Griffith Jr’s father, part of his famous career on the screens.
Andy’s career spanned seven decades, during which he featured in numerous shows, and films and released numerous songs. Andy’s early life had numerous difficulties, but they helped shape him into who he was. Despite his parents’ inability to afford a home early on, they worked hard, until they bought one in Mount Airy’s South side. He slept in the drawers because his parents could not afford a bed, at least for the start.
While his father was working as an assistant carpenter, he would accompany him, and he grew up listening to music a lot. He loved listening to music and chose to nurture his love for a career. He learned to play the tambourine while attending Moravian Church.
Andy graduated with a bachelor’s degree in music in 1949, from the University of North Carolina. He began his career as a monologist and transitioned to a film star. He featured in numerous films including television shows, making a name for himself.
The Death of Andy Griffith
Griffith had health issues before he died in 2012. His first major health problem happened with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, which made him unable to walk for seven months. In 2000, he underwent heart surgery.
In 2007, Andy underwent hip surgery after he fell. he died on July 3, 2012, at his Roanoke Island home. His death certificate indicated that he suffered a heart attack, dying at the age of 86.
At the time of Andy’s death, he left a net worth of $25 million. He is survived by his daughter and three grandchildren.
