Death Summary: Hagen died of natural causes in Rancho Mirage, California. He was 88 years old.

Who was Earle Hagen: Hagen is most known for co-writing and whistling the iconic song "The Fishin' Hole", which is the main theme to The Andy Griffith Show.

He also composed theme songs for other hit shows such as The Dick Van Dyke Show, Gomer Pyle - USMC, That Girl, Eight is Enough, and The Mod Squad.

Below you can hear the theme song to The Andy Griffith Show with that iconic whistling.

Categories: Entertainment, Music.