Don Knotts will always remain as one of the most treasured comedians out there. He is most recognized for his high-pitched voice and high-strung characters. In fact, he even earned three Emmys for his role in The Andy Griffith show as Barney Fife.
And yet, despite his fame, he kept his life under wraps and away from the public eye. When he died in 2006, a lot of interesting facts about his private life were revealed. Continue reading to know more about the life of Don Knotts.
A Rough Childhood
Don Knotts may have put smiles on a lot of faces, but he actually didn’t have it easy growing up. He dealt with life-altering issues during his childhood and adolescent years and it was often evident in his eyes.
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To put it lightly, his father was “not a nice father” as he was going through mental health issues like schizophrenia. As Don was growing up, his father would often threaten him. Furthermore, Don’s oldest brother died of pneumonia at a young age of 13.