Lynn Hamilton, an actress known for her roles on “Sanford and Son” and “The Waltons,” has died. She was 95.
Hamilton’s death was confirmed in a statement on Facebook and Instagram from her former manager and publicist, Rev. Calvin Carson, who said that the actress died on June 19 “surrounded by her grandchildren, loved ones and caregivers.”
“With profound gratitude and admiration, we celebrate the extraordinary life of iconic actress Alzenia ‘Lynn’ Hamilton-Jenkins, whose remarkable legacy continues to uplift and inspire,” Carson said. “Her illustrious career, spanning over five decades, has left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment, motivating audiences across the globe through her work as a model, stage, film, and television actress.”
Hamilton starred as nurse Donna Harris, girlfriend of Fred Sanford (Redd Foxx), on the classic sitcom “Sanford and Son” beginning in 1972. The influential show, which aired on NBC, also starred Demond Wilson and LaWanda Page.
Hamilton also portrayed Verdie on the CBS drama “The Waltons,” beginning in 1973. She reprised the role in the television movies “A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion” and “A Walton Easter.”
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