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NBC News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Lynn Hamilton, ‘Sanford and Son' and ‘The Waltons' Actor, Dies at 95
Actor Lynn Hamilton, who was best known for her characters in sitcom 'Sanford and Son' and historical drama 'The Waltons,' has died. She was 95. A representative for the late actor, Calvin Carson, shared the news of her death in a joint statement posted on Facebook. He said Hamilton died on Thursday, 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.' He went on to note her performance in 'Sanford and Son' as nurse Donna Harris, as well as some of her other projects, like the comedy series 'Dangerous Women,' historic soap opera 'Generations' and miniseries 'Roots: The Next Generations.' Hamilton starred alongside Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams and Richard Pryor in 'Lady Sings the Blues,' as well. 'Lynn was also the recipient of the prestigious NAACP Award, a testament to her outstanding contributions to the entertainment industry,' Carson added. The rep then noted that Hamilton frequently collaborated with her late husband, playwright Frank Jenkins, during her career. Carson concluded, 'Her passing marks the end of an era, but her legacy will continue to inspire and uplift future generations.' Hamilton landed her first onscreen role in 1958 in the film 'Shadows,' according to IMDb. She appeared on shows 'Gunsmoke,' 'Good Times' and 'The Young and the Restless' in addition to her recurring roles on 'Sanford and Son' and 'The Waltons,' in which she played Verdie Foster. Over the last two decades, she had roles on 'Sister, Sister,' 'Moesha' and 'The Practice.' Her final role was on 'Cold Case' in 2009, per IMDb.
Scottish Sun
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Sanford and Son and The Waltons star dies aged 95 as heartbroken family pay tribute to ‘extraordinary life'
STAR GONE Sanford and Son and The Waltons star dies aged 95 as heartbroken family pay tribute to 'extraordinary life' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GOLDEN Girls and The Waltons star Lynn Hamilton has died aged 95. The actress died of natural causes on Thursday at her home in Chicago. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 2 Lynn Hamilton appearing in the ABC tv series 'ABC Afterschool Specials' Credit: Getty 2 The actress died of natural causes on Thursday Credit: Getty The star's former manager and publicist Rev. Calvin Carson announced the tragic news on social media. He said: "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. "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 was known for her roles including Donna Harris, Fred Sanford's girlfriend and later fiance on the sitcom Sanford and Son. She appeared in this between 1972 to 1977. The star also played Verdie Grant Foster in The Waltons from 1973 to 1981. In the 1979 miniseries Roots: The Next Generations, she played Cousin Georgia Anderson. Hamilton has also appeared in various other series like Good Times, 227, Dangerous Women, and The Golden Girls. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
The Irish Sun
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Sanford and Son and The Waltons star dies aged 95 as heartbroken family pay tribute to ‘extraordinary life'
GOLDEN Girls and The Waltons star Lynn Hamilton has died aged 95. The actress died of natural causes on Thursday at her home in Chicago. 2 Lynn Hamilton appearing in the ABC tv series 'ABC Afterschool Specials' Credit: Getty 2 The actress died of natural causes on Thursday Credit: Getty The star's former manager and publicist Rev. Calvin Carson announced the tragic news on social media. He said: "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. "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 was known for her roles including Donna Harris, Fred Sanford's girlfriend and later fiance on the sitcom Sanford and Son. She appeared in this between 1972 to 1977. The star also played Verdie Grant Foster in The Waltons from 1973 to 1981. In the 1979 miniseries Roots: The Next Generations, she played Cousin Georgia Anderson. Hamilton has also appeared in various other series like Good Times, 227, Dangerous Women, and The Golden Girls. Most read in Celebrity More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos . Like us on Facebook at
