'Sanford and Son' Star Grady Demond Wilson Dead
TMZ • • general
Key Points:
- Grady Demond Wilson, best known for his role as Lamont Sanford on the NBC sitcom "Sanford and Son," has died at the age of 79.
- He passed away from complications related to cancer at his home in Palm Springs, California, according to his son, Demond Wilson Jr.
- Wilson starred on "Sanford and Son" from 1972 to 1977 and had notable roles in shows like "Baby... I'm Back!" and "The New Odd Couple."
- He also appeared in films, including "Me and the Kid" (1993), and made his last acting appearance in the 2023 drama "Eleanor's Bench" after a long hiatus.
- His son expressed
