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Demond Wilson, Lamont Sanford Actor, Dies at 79
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Demond Wilson, Lamont Sanford Actor, Dies at 79

Demond Wilson, best known as Lamont Sanford on Sanford and Son, died at 79 at his Palm Springs home from cancer complications, his publicist said. A Georgia-born performer who grew up in New York, he studied dance, served in the Army, and worked on Broadway before TV, later starring in The New Odd Couple and Baby... I’m Back; he later became an ordained minister and author, and is survived by his wife and six children.

Demond Wilson, Lamont Sanford on Sanford and Son, Dies at 79
entertainment1 month ago

Demond Wilson, Lamont Sanford on Sanford and Son, Dies at 79

Demond Wilson, who played Lamont Sanford opposite Redd Foxx on the 1970s TV classic Sanford and Son, died in Palm Springs at age 79. Wilson later starred as Oscar Madison on The New Odd Couple, appeared in films and other TV shows, wrote Christian books, and became a minister in the Church of God in Christ; he had six children with his wife Cicely Johnston.

Farewell to Lamont: Demond Wilson, 'Sanford and Son' Star, Dies at 79
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Farewell to Lamont: Demond Wilson, 'Sanford and Son' Star, Dies at 79

Demond Wilson, best known as Lamont Sanford on the NBC sitcom Sanford and Son, has died at age 79 at his Palm Springs home from cancer-related complications, his family and publicist confirmed. A Harlem-raised actor with a long stage and screen career, he served in the Army, authored a memoir about his Sanford years, and left a lasting mark on classic TV.

Lamont Sanford Star Grady Demond Wilson Dies at 79
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Lamont Sanford Star Grady Demond Wilson Dies at 79

Grady Demond Wilson, who portrayed Lamont Sanford on NBC’s Sanford and Son, died at 79 at his Palm Springs home from cancer complications. Born Oct. 13, 1946 in Valdosta, Georgia, he grew up in New York, made his Broadway debut as a child, served in Vietnam, and later starred in Baby... I'm Back! and The New Odd Couple, among other TV and film roles; he was an evangelist and ordained minister, married Cicely Johnston in 1974, and left six children and multiple grandchildren.

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Lynn Hamilton, Iconic Actress from 'Sanford and Son' and 'The Waltons,' Passes Away at 95

Lynn Hamilton, renowned for her roles on 'Sanford and Son' and 'The Waltons,' has passed away at age 95 due to natural causes. She was a versatile actress with a career spanning theater, television, and film, including appearances on Broadway and in movies like 'Lady Sings the Blues.' Hamilton was celebrated for her dignified presence and significant contributions to entertainment, leaving behind a legacy of diverse roles and performances.