Actor Jim Nabors, best known for playing Gomer Pyle on "The Andy Griffith Show," has died at age 87. Read more: http://nbcnews.to/2jz9Zw1 | NBC News

This is what people mean by the Jim Nabors baritone. Here's Nabors, made famous by his Gomer Pyle role in "The Andy Griffith" show, singing "Silent Night" at a Christmas concert in the islands in 2009. The actor and longtime Hawaii resident died today at the age of 87. Remembering the TV legend: https://buff.ly/2AqK8Rv PHOTOS of Jim Nabors over the years: https://buff.ly/2AvshZs #HINews #HNN | Hawaii News Now

Here's a look back at the life and legacy of TV legend Jim Nabors, who died today at 87. Nabors, best remembered as the character Gomer Pyle, made his home in Hawaii. Friends and fan say he will always be remembered for his wit, warmth and folksy charm. MORE: http://bit.ly/2jCpVOi PHOTOS of Nabors through the years: http://bit.ly/2jAkGi4 #HINews #HNN | Hawaii News Now

Jim Nabors reigned as Bacchus in 1971. He died at his Hawaii home at 87 years old. More: http://www.wwltv.com/entertainment/jim-nabors-who-starred-as-gomer-pyle-on-tvs-the-andy-griffith-show-dies-at-87/495811565 | WWLTV