Don Knotts Passes Away It is with sadness that we announce that Don Knotts passed away today. From his roles as lovable clutzes like Barney Fife and Ralph Furley, he brought laughter, joy, and pure entertainment to movie and tv fans of all ages. He will be missed. Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Related