Maggie Peterson, ‘Andy Griffith Show’ Regular and Singer, Dies at 81

She played recurring character Charlene Darling on the classic ’60s sitcom

Maggie Peterson
Maggie Peterson (Getty/Facebook)

Maggie Peterson Mancuso, best known for her recurring role as bluegrass singer Charlene Darling on “The Andy Griffith Show,” died Sunday in Colorado, her family announced on Facebook on Monday.

“Dear Fans, Friends, and Family, It is with great sorrow that we report that our dear Aunt Maggie died yesterday afternoon (Sunday, May 15). She passed peacefully in her sleep with her family present. 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 statement read in part.

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