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Lynn Hamilton,“ Sanford and Son” and “The Waltons” Actress, Dies at 95: ‘Her Legacy Will Continue to Inspire and Uplift’
Jun 22, 2025
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Lynn Hamilton, best known for her role as Donna Harris on Sanford and Son, has died at age 95
Hamilton died on June 19, according to her former publicist and manager, who acknowledged her “extraordinary life”
"Her illustrious career, spanning over five decades, has left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment," Rev. Calvin Carson wrote in social media tribute to Hamilton
Lynn Hamilton, the actress who played Donna Harris on the beloved ’70s sitcom Sanford and Son, has died. She was 95.
Hamilton died on Thursday, June 19, of natural causes, her former manager and publicist, Rev. Calvin Carson announced on Instagram and Facebook. Hamilton added that she was "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 wrote in his statement. "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."
Some of Hamilton's most notable works — aside from her recurring stint as Fred Sanford's fiancée on Sanford and Son — included her appearances on The Waltons, Roots: The Next Generation, NBC's Generations and nighttime soap opera Dangerous Women.
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