Did you know that the world knew James Thurston( Gomer Pyle) Nabors as Jim Nabors he was an American actor, singer, and comedian?

Did you know that James Thurston Nabors died, he was 87?

Did you know that the world knew James Thurston( Gomer Pyle) Nabors as Jim Nabors he was an American actor, singer, and comedian?

Did you know that Nabors was born and raised in Sylacauga, Alabama, but he moved to southern California because of his asthma.?

Did you know that Nabors was discovered by Andy Griffith while working at a Santa Monica nightclub, and he later joined The Andy Griffith Show as Gomer Pyle?

Did you know that Nabors portrayal of Gomer Pyle was so popular, that Nabors was given his own spin-off show called Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C..?

Did you know that Nabors became a popular guest on variety shows which showcased his rich baritone voice in the 1960s and 1970s, including two specials of his own in 1969 and 1974?

Did you know that Nabors recorded numerous albums and singles, most of them containing romantic ballads?

(June 12, 1930 – November 30, 2017)

Did you know that Nabors was also known for singing "Back Home Again in Indiana" prior to the start of the Indianapolis 500, held annually over the Memorial Day weekend?

Did you know that Nabors sang the unofficial Indiana anthem almost every year from 1972 until his final time performing the song in 2014, except for occasional absences due to illness or scheduling conflicts^?1][2]
 

(Don Knotts as Barney Fife, Andy Griffith as Andy Taylor and Jim Nabors as Gomer Pyle)

Did you know that Nabors died in Honolulu early Thursday "after battling health issues for some time?

Did you know that Nabors' husband, Stan Cadwallader, was by his side, the station reports.

Nabors' career started in the early 1960s with various television work?

 Did you know that Nabors breakout role was on "The Andy Griffith Show," where he played dim-witted mechanic Gomer Pyle for two seasons. on the CBS television network series, "The Andy Griffith Show?"

Did you know that Nabors popular character was the center of a spinoff series, "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.," which ran for five seasons?

Did you know that Nabors also appeared in films such as "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" and "Stroker Ace?"

Did you know that as a singer, Nabors released 28 albums, according to his official website?

Did you know that Nabors was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1991?

Did you know that Nabors Nabors, underwent a liver transplant in 1994 after contracting hepatitis B?

Did you know that Nabors is survived by his husband Stan Cadwallader?

Did you know that the couple married in early 2013 in Washington state, where gay marriage had recently been made legal. Nabors' friends had known for years that he was gay, kept it to themselves?

 

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Jim Nabors is seen in character for his role of Gomer Pyle in this 1966 file photo.

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Andy Griffith, Jim Nabors, Don Knotts and George Lindsey (L-R), cast members in "The Andy Griffith Show," pose backstage after accepting the Legend Award for their series at the second annual TV Land Awards in Hollywood March 7, 2004.

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