Dennis Rush, Child Actor in ‘Man of a Thousand Faces’ and ‘The Andy Griffith Show,’ Dies at 74

'Andy Griffith Show' Child Actor Remembers Co-Star and Decades-Long Friend Dennis Rush: 'Mayberry Has Lost a Great Citizen'

Former child actor Keith Thibodeaux, also known as Richard Keith, took to Facebook on Thursday to mourn the loss of his “The Andy Griffith Show” co-star and decades-long friend Dennis Rush, who died on May 9. Rush was 74. “I just got word that my old buddy Dennis Rush, a fine actor and a great friend passed away,” Thibodeaux said. “What a shock.” Thibodeaux and Rush appeared alongside each other on “The Andy Griffith Show” as children. Thibodeau…

Dennis Rush Dead: Child Actor In 'Andy Griffith Show' Was 74

Dennis Rush, former child star who appeared opposite James Cagney in Man Of A Thousand Faces, and as Opie's pal on 'The Andy Griffith Show' has died.

Dennis Rush, Child Actor in ‘Man of a Thousand Faces’ and ‘The Andy Griffith Show,’ Dies at 74

Dennis Rush, who played Lon Chaney Jr. opposite James Cagney in Man of a Thousand Faces and a pal of Opie on The Andy Griffith Show, has died at 74.

Child Star Mourns Death of Fellow 'Andy Griffith Show' Actor and Close Friend

Former child actor Keith Thibodeaux is mourning the loss of fellow 'The Andy Griffith Show' actor Dennis Rush after decades of friendship and appearances together at Mayberry fan events.