On this day 78 years ago, former actor Grady Demond Wilson, who played Lamont Sanford on the television comedy series "Sanford and Son," was born in Valdosta, Georgia. The character Grady Wilson on the show Sanford and Son, played by Whitman Mayo is the real birth name of Demond Wilson. In 1984, Wilson became an ordained minister. Thirty-one years ago, Wilson founded Restoration House, a center that helps rehabilitate former prison inmates by providing mentoring, spiritual guidance, and vocation
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On this day 78 years ago, former actor Grady Demond Wilson, who played Lamont Sanford on the television comedy series "Sanford and Son," was born in Valdosta, Georgia.
Benjamin Watson. . On this day 78 years ago, former actor Grady Demond Wilson, who played Lamont Sanford on the television comedy series "Sanford and Son," was born in Valdosta, Georgia. The character Grady Wilson on the show Sanford and Son, played by Whitman Mayo is the real birth name of Demond Wilson. In 1984, Wilson became an ordained ...
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Demond Wilson, who played Lamont on 'Sanford and Son,' dies at 79
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‘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 dead at 79: Actor played lead role in beloved, groundbreaking 70s sitcom
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Remembering Demond Wilson, best known as Lamont Sanford on Sanford and Son. A former Broadway and television actor, Wilson brought heart, humor, and depth to one of TV’s most iconic sitcoms, helping shape a groundbreaking era of television. Beyond acting, he dedicated much of his later life to ministry, writing, and public service. His talent, faith, and impact on generations of viewers will not be forgotten. #Bigdummy #Lamontsanford #ReddFoxx #DemondWilson #SanfordAndSon | Mr GenX Dadtastic
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Remembering Demond Wilson, best known as Lamont Sanford on Sanford and Son. A former Broadway and television actor, Wilson brought heart, humor, and depth to one of TV’s most iconic sitcoms, helping shape a groundbreaking era of television. Beyond acting, he dedicated much of his later life to ministry, writing, and public service. His talent, faith, and impact on generations of viewers will not be forgotten. #Bigdummy #Lamontsanford #ReddFoxx #DemondWilson #SanfordAndSon | Mr GenX Dadtastic
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FAREWELL TO ACTOR DEMOND WILSON who most notably played opposite Redd Foxx as Fred Sanford's long-suffering son, Lamont on TV's "Sanford & Son." To learn more about Wilson, his life & career, visit the link below. RIP, Demond & thank you for the laughs. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/demond-wilson-dead-sanford-son-lamont-1236490690/ | BoomUnderground.com
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FAREWELL TO ACTOR DEMOND WILSON who most notably played opposite Redd Foxx as Fred Sanford's long-suffering son, Lamont on TV's "Sanford & Son." To learn more about Wilson, his life & career, visit the link below. RIP, Demond & thank you for the laughs. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/demond-wilson-dead-sanford-son-lamont-1236490690/ | BoomUnderground.com
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Actor Demond Wilson, who was best known for playing alongside Redd Foxx in the 1970's sitcom, "Sanford and Son," has died. He was 79-years-old. Whit Johnson reports. https://abcnews.link/KqoDKoU | ABC World News Tonight with David Muir
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Actor Demond Wilson, who was best known for playing alongside Redd Foxx in the 1970's sitcom, "Sanford and Son," has died. He was 79-years-old. Whit Johnson reports. https://abcnews.link/KqoDKoU | ABC World News Tonight with David Muir
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Demond Wilson, who played Lamont on 'Sanford and Son,' dies at 79
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‘Sanford and Son’ star Grady Demond Wilson dead at 79: Actor played lead role in beloved, groundbreaking 70s sitcom
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Remembering Demond Wilson, best known as Lamont Sanford on Sanford and Son. A former Broadway and television actor, Wilson brought heart, humor, and depth to one of TV’s most iconic sitcoms, helping shape a groundbreaking era of television. Beyond acting, he dedicated much of his later life to ministry, writing, and public service. His talent, faith, and impact on generations of viewers will not be forgotten. #Bigdummy #Lamontsanford #ReddFoxx #DemondWilson #SanfordAndSon | Mr GenX Dadtastic
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Remembering Demond Wilson, best known as Lamont Sanford on Sanford and Son. A former Broadway and television actor, Wilson brought heart, humor, and depth to one of TV’s most iconic sitcoms, helping shape a groundbreaking era of television. Beyond acting, he dedicated much of his later life to ministry, writing, and public service. His talent, faith, and impact on generations of viewers will not be forgotten. #Bigdummy #Lamontsanford #ReddFoxx #DemondWilson #SanfordAndSon | Mr GenX Dadtastic
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FAREWELL TO ACTOR DEMOND WILSON who most notably played opposite Redd Foxx as Fred Sanford's long-suffering son, Lamont on TV's "Sanford & Son." To learn more about Wilson, his life & career, visit the link below. RIP, Demond & thank you for the laughs. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/demond-wilson-dead-sanford-son-lamont-1236490690/ | BoomUnderground.com
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FAREWELL TO ACTOR DEMOND WILSON who most notably played opposite Redd Foxx as Fred Sanford's long-suffering son, Lamont on TV's "Sanford & Son." To learn more about Wilson, his life & career, visit the link below. RIP, Demond & thank you for the laughs. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/demond-wilson-dead-sanford-son-lamont-1236490690/ | BoomUnderground.com
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Demond Wilson, the beloved actor best known for playing Lamont Sanford on the iconic 1970s sitcom Sanford and Son, has died at 79. Wilson passed away on January 30, 2026 at his home in Palm Springs, California, after complications from cancer, surrounded by family. Wilson’s career spanned decades — from his breakthrough on Sanford and Son to later TV roles — and he also became an ordained minister, author, and devoted father. He is survived by his wife, Cicely Johnston, their six children, and g
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Demond Wilson, the beloved actor best known for playing Lamont Sanford on the iconic 1970s sitcom Sanford and Son, has died at 79. Wilson passed away on January 30, 2026 at his home in Palm Springs, California, after complications from cancer, surrounded by family. Wilson’s career spanned decades — from his breakthrough on Sanford and Son to later TV roles — and he also became an ordained minister, author, and devoted father. He is survived by his wife, Cicely Johnston, their six children, and g
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Demond Wilson, forever etched into television history as Lamont Sanford, the long-suffering son of Fred Sanford on NBC’s “Sanford and Son,” has died. He was 79. RIP legend 🕊️📺 Read the entire article on RollingOut.com. #Wilson #SanfordAndSon #TVLegend #RollingOut | Rolling Out
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ATL Now! on Instagram: "Demond Wilson, the actor who famously played Lamont Sanford on the 1970s sitcom Sanford and Son, died on January 30, 2026, at age 79. He passed away at his Palm Springs, California, home from complications related to cancer. He was known as the last surviving main cast member of the show."
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We lost another icon in television Grady Demond Wilson. If you don’t know Demond Wilson, he costarred with Redd Foxx in one of the greatest sitcoms of all-time, Sanford & Son. He was such a talented man. In some episodes he would tap dance, he could do ballet, and was a great comedic actor. He was very important to black culture. The women loved him! Having a black man on air during those times rocking the fro and being a positive figure was huge. He did other sitcoms after this and ended up bec
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Legendary Sanford and Son Actor Grady Demond Wilson Dies at 79 🕊️ Grady Demond Wilson, the iconic actor best known for his role as Lamont Sanford on the classic sitcom Sanford and Son, has passed away at the age of 79. He died peacefully at his home in Palm Springs, California, following complications related to cancer, according to his family. Wilson became a household name in the 1970s and went on to star in shows like Baby… I’m Back! and The New Odd Couple, leaving a lasting mark on televisi
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H I P M A G A Z I N E on Instagram: "Demond Wilson, the actor who brought Lamont Sanford to life on the groundbreaking sitcom Sanford and Son, has died at 79. His son, Demond Wilson Jr., confirmed that Wilson passed away Friday, January 30, at his home in Palm Springs, California, due to complications from cancer. From 1972 to 1977, Wilson starred opposite Redd Foxx in a series that reshaped American television. As the straight man to Foxx’s Fred Sanford, Wilson helped turn a sharp, culturally r
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