Demond Wilson
Demond Wilson | |
|---|---|
.JPG) Wilson as Lamont Sanford in 1972 | |
| Born | Grady Demond Wilson October 13, 1946 Valdosta, Georgia, U.S.[1] |
| Died | January 30, 2026 (aged 79) Palm Springs, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Problems caused by prostate cancer |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, author |
| Years active | 1968–2023 |
| Spouse |
Cicely Johnston (m. 1974) |
| Children | 6 |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1966-1968 |
| Unit | 4th Infantry Division |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Purple Heart |
Grady Demond Wilson[3] (October 13, 1946 – January 30, 2026) was an American actor and author. He played Lamont Sanford on the NBC sitcom Sanford and Son (1972–1977). He also played Oscar Madison on the ABC sitcom The New Odd Couple (1982–1983).[4]
Wilson died of problems caused by prostate cancer at his home in Palm Springs, California, on January 30, 2026, at the age of 79.[5][6]
References
- ↑ Moses, Gavin (15 April 1985). "Sanford's Son, Demond Wilson, Leaves His Demons Behind to Become a Full-Time Evangelist". People. Retrieved 28 May 2015.
- ↑ "FamilySearch: Sign In". Ident.familysearch.org. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
- ↑ Todd, Dana (20 April 1985). "Demond Wilson gives up Hollywood for preaching". Star-News. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
- ↑ "Actor's stage now a pulpit". Eugene Register-Guard. Oregon. Los Angeles Times. October 18, 1986. p. 13C.
- ↑ Barnes, Mike (January 31, 2026). "Demond Wilson, Lamont on 'Sanford and Son,' Dies at 79". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 31, 2026. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
- ↑ Sedovic, Dorothy (January 31, 2026). "'Sanford and Son' star Demond Wilson dies at 79, reports say". Fox 8 New Orleans. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
Other websites
- Demond Wilson on IMDb
- Official Website - Demond Wilson
- TV.Com bio for Demond Wilson Archived June 23, 2010, at the Wayback Machine