The acting community is in mourning on Monday, with the news that The Andy Griffith Show star Maggie Peterson has passed away.

The actress passed peacefully in her sleep at 81 years of age, it was confirmed by the actress' official Facebook page and the Andy Griffith Museum. .

R.I.P.: The acting community is in mourning on Monday, with the news that The Andy Griffith Show star Maggie Peterson has passed away.

Confirmed: The actress passed peacefully in her sleep at 81 years of age, it was confirmed by the actress' official Facebook page and the Andy Griffith Museum.

The Andy Griffith Museum added on Facebook and Instagram, 'It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Maggie Peterson Mancuso.

Maggie will forever be remembered by Mayberry Fans as Charlene Darling on "The Andy Griffith Show." She brought so much joy to her fans, and to our Mayberry Days Festival.

Great sadness: The Andy Griffith Museum added on Facebook and Instagram, 'It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Maggie Peterson Mancuso.

Maggie will forever be remembered by Mayberry Fans as Charlene Darling on "The Andy Griffith Show." She brought so much joy to her fans, and to our Mayberry Days Festival.