Jim Nabors, Gomer Pyle On 'The Andy Griffith Show,' Dead At 87

According to family friend and CNN affiliate producer Phil Arnone, Jim Nabors, a singer and actor best known for his role as Gomer Pyle on "The Andy Griffith Show" has died at the age of 87. " Arnone told KHNL-KGMB, that Nabors died in Honolulu early Thursday, "after battling health issues for some time." He stated that Nabors' husband, Stan Cadwallader, was by his side. Nabors' breakout role was on "The Andy Griffith Show," where he played senseless mechanic Gomer Pyle for two seasons.