Hamilton rose to fame for her portrayal of Sanford's girlfriend, Donna Harris, and also had roles on "Gunsmoke," "Roots: The New Generation," and "The Golden Girls."

Hamilton died of natural causes on June 19 while “surrounded by her grandchildren, loved ones and caregivers,” Rev. Calvin Carson wrote

Lynn Hamilton, 95, passed away from natural causes on June 19, 2025. The news was revealed the same day through the social media handles of her former manager and publicist, Rev.