Tuesday 17 May 2022 02:31 AM The Andy Griffith Show star Maggie Peterson passes away at 81 years of age trends now
The acting community is in mourning on Monday, with the news that The Andy Griffith Show star Maggie Peterson has passed away.
The actress passed peacefully in her sleep at 81 years of age, it was confirmed by the actress' official Facebook page and the Andy Griffith Museum.
She passed 'peacefully in her sleep with her family present,' with the Facebook post revealing she had been in declining health since the death of her husband of over 40 years, jazz musician Gus Mancuso, who passed in December.
R.I.P.: The acting community is in mourning on Monday, with the news that The Andy Griffith Show star Maggie Peterson has passed away
Confirmed: The actress passed peacefully in her sleep at 81 years of age, it was confirmed by the actress' official Facebook page and the Andy Griffith Museum
'Maggie's health took a turn for the worse after the death of her husband Gus and we are relieved that we were able to move her home to be close to family for her last days,' the post read.
'Maggie wanted this community to know how much you meant to her over the past three years. Despite being in Las Vegas and away from her family, your love and devotion helped her to not feel alone. She made many mentions to us about how she couldn't believe how generous you all were. You truly made a positive impact on her life and helped her during some very difficult times,' the post added.
The Andy Griffith Museum added on Facebook and Instagram, 'It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Maggie Peterson Mancuso. Maggie will forever be remembered by Mayberry Fans as Charlene Darling on "The Andy
