George Lindsey, Goober in "The Andy Griffith Show," dead at 83

George Lindsey, who spent nearly 30 years as the grinning Goober on "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Hee Haw," has died. He was 83. George Lindsey, who spent nearly 30 years as the grinning Goober on "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Hee Haw," has died.

The actor — who also appeared on Hee Haw — passes away Sunday in Nashville.

More >> George Lindsey, who spent nearly 30 years as the grinning Goober on "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Hee Haw," has died. He was 83.More >> George Lindsey, who made a TV career as a grinning service station attendant named Goober on "The Andy

Actor George Lindsey, best known for playing Gomer Pyle's cousin Goober on The Andy Griffith Show, died Sunday morning at a hospital in Nashville. He was 83 years old. In a statement, Griffith said, "George Lindsey was my

The actor — who also appeared on Hee Haw — passes away Sunday in Nashville.