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What happened to Hal Smith's son Terry?

Published in Notable Deaths 1 min read

Hal Smith's only child, Terry Jay Smith, passed away on October 11, 1998.

Terry Jay Smith's Passing

Terry Jay Smith was the sole son of the renowned actor Hal Smith. Hal Smith himself was widely recognized for his iconic portrayal of Otis Campbell, Mayberry's town drunk, on the beloved television series The Andy Griffith Show (1960).

Terry Jay Smith's life concluded on October 11, 1998. His father, Hal Smith, continued to be active in his career, even reprising his memorable role as Otis Campbell in country singer Alan Jackson's 1991 music video for "Don't Rock the Jukebox."