Demond Wilson, "Sanford and Son" and "The New Odd Couple" Actor, Dies at 79

'Sanford and Son' star Demond Wilson dies at 79 after battle with cancer, son says

The entertainment world is mourning the loss of 70's TV star Demond Wilson, who was most known for his role opposite Redd Foxx in the hit series, "Sanford and Son."

Demond Wilson, "Sanford and Son" and "The New Odd Couple" actor, dies at 79

In 1971, Demond Wilson appeared on an episode of "All in the Family," a role that led him to land a lead part in "Sanford and Son."

Demond Wilson, ‘Sanford and Son’ Actor, Dead at 79

Demond Wilson, who portrayed Lamont Sanford on the hit Seventies sitcom Sanford and Son, has died at the age of 79. The actor’s son Demond Wilson Jr. confirmed his father’s death Friday to TMZ, adding Wilson died from complications of cancer at his home in Palm Springs, California. The Georgia-born, New York City-raised Wilson first performed on Broadway in his pre-teen years and, following a tour of duty in the Vietnam War, moved to Hollywo…

‘Sanford and Son’ star Grady Demond Wilson dead at 79: Actor played lead role in beloved, groundbreaking 70s sitcom

"Sanford and Son" star Grady Demond Wilson has died at the age of 79. The actor, best known for playing Lamont Sanford, the son of Fred Sanford in the smash-hit 1970s sitcom, died at his Palm Springs home on Friday following complications related to cancer.

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

Demond Wilson, who co-starred with Redd Foxx on popular 1970s sitcom “Sanford and Son,” died Friday in Palm Springs. His son told TMZ he died of complications related to cancer. He was 79. Wilson, who was born Grady Demond Wilson, played Lamont Sanford, the son of Foxx’s Fred Sanford, on the the NBC series that […]

Grady Demond Wilson Dies: ‘Sanford & Son’ Lamont Star Was 79

Grady Demond Wilson, the actor known for portraying Lamont Sanford on Sanford and Son, has died. He was 79. The actor’s son Demond Wilson Jr. told TMZ that he died on Friday at his Palm Springs home from complications with cancer. Demond Jr. did not disclose what type of cancer his father had. “I loved him. He was a great man,” Demond Jr. told the outlet. MORE