Jim Nabors (Gomer Pyle) dead at 87

[applecruncher]

Jim Nabors, who starred as Gomer Pyle on The Andy Griffith Show and on his own sitcom before retiring the wide-eyed, countrified character at the height of his popularity, has died. He was 87. Nabors died at his home in Hawaii on Thursday morning, his longtime partner told the Associated Press.A native of Alabama, Nabors also recorded more than two dozen albums with a rich, operatic baritone voice that surprised those who were used to hearing him exclaim "Gawwwleee!" with a Southern twang on television. For many years, Nabors sang "Back Home Again in Indiana" during the opening ceremonies for the Indianapolis 500.​

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[CindyLouWho]

Aww...sad news. I just loved those shows he was in years ago... never missed a one...so funny. RIP

 

[chic]

R.I.P. He was hilarious. Just loved him as Gomer on Andy Griffith.

 

[dollie]

i loved his singing r i p gomer

 

[moviequeen1]

Jim Nabors has died age 87

Actor/singer,Jim Nabors whose best known TV role was the 'bumbling',Gomer Pyle has died at age 87.He had been in failing health the past couple of yrs.
He appeared for 1 season as"Gomer' on "The Andy Griffith Show,then he got his own spinoff show,'Gomer Pyle.U.S.M.C which ran on CBS from '64-'70.
He was close friends with Carol Burnett,she had always called him her 'good luck charm' because he appeared as a guest star in every opening telecast of her long running variety show
R. I. P.

 

[Aunt Bea]

 

[terry123]

Loved all his work especially his singing! RIP

 

[SeaBreeze]

Rest peacefully Jim.