Celebrity reactions to Andy Griffith’s death

@TiaMowry: “RIP Andy Griffith :( I grew up to u and u kept me entertained...”  (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

@doctorfollowill: “RIP Andy Griffith. One of my favorite tv actors of all time. I can hear him whistling the theme song all the way to the pearly gates.”
@doctorfollowill “Do yourself a favor and watch “ A Face in the Crowd”. One of the best performances ever. #lonesomerhodes”   (Chris Pizzello / Associated Press)

@Slash: “RIP Andy Griffith. The next step after Mr Rogers. U were loved by all. iiii]; )’”  (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

@octaviaspencer: “RiP Andy Griffith!!! Sadness abounds!!!”  (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

@Alyssa_Milano: “Rest in peace, Andy Griffith.”  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

@hwinkler4real: “RIP the forever in our memory Andy Griffith”  (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

@hollyrpeete: “Farewell to a TV ICON :(“   (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

@Phillips:C”ant believe Andy Griffith passed away today. Loved his show. Prayers go out to the family. Use to watch it all the time with my papa”  (Christina House / For the Times)

@ThisIsRobThomas: “just found out the ANDY GRIFFITH passed away. an american treasure. if you can, give a little whistle for him today.”  (Richard Drew / Associated Press)

@ralphmacchio: “Take a moment and whistle “The Andy Griffith Show” theme today - finger snap optional - RIP Andy Griffith”  (Peter Kramer / Associated Press)

@ebertchicago: “What It Was, Was Football.” The 1953 standup routine that made Andy Griffith a star. http://bit.ly/MQUcmO  (Chris Pizzello / Associated Press)

@MorganSpurlock: “RIP Andy Griffith, 1 of our most underrated actors, watch him as Lonesome Rhodes in A Face in the Crowd, my fave movie”  (Frederick M. Brown / Getty Images)

@kingsthings: Sad to hear news of Andy Griffith’s death. He was a terrific actor, a great comedian, an endearing person. He lived a long & fruitful life.
@kingsthings Andy made one of the greatest films ever: “A Face in the Crowd” & also one of the best comedy albums: “What it Was, Was Football”  (Paul Morigi / Getty Images)

@ScottyMcCreery: “RIP Andy Griffith.. We lost a legend today that provided me and my family some great quality time around the tv filled with some good laughs”   (John Shearer / Associated Press Photos)