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Andy Griffith died of heart attack, death certificate says

NewsCentral Staff

Story Created: Jul 6, 2012 at 3:54 PM EDT

Story Updated: Jul 6, 2012 at 6:14 PM EDT

Andy Griffith's death certificate says the actor died of a heart attack, after years of suffering from other illnesses, including coronary artery disease.

The North Carolina native had long endured hypertension and hyperlipidemia, his certificate said, which can suggest high cholesterol or high triglycerides.

The heart attack occurred about 24 hours before he died, the certificate says. Griffith passed away at 7 a.m. Tuesday morning and was buried less than five hours later. He was 86.

Griffith was most known for his role as the Sheriff of Mayberry on "The Andy Griffith Show."
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