Jim Nabors dead at 87-RIP Sir!

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Sad news from Hollywood, Jim Nabors passed away on Thursday nights.  Jim Nabors starred in the huge hit, ‘Gomer Pyle.’

He became famous as the bumbling mechanic on “The Andy Griffith Show” and then went on to do Gomer Pyle, which ran for 5 years.

He also starred in classic movies, such as “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” and “Cannonball Run II.”  He also was an accomplished singer, who recorded dozens of albums and scored 5 gold and 1 platinum records.

Jim Nabors was 87.  RIP!

 

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