'Sanford and Son' Lynn Hamilton dies at 95

Sanford and Son star Lynn Hamilton has passed away at the age of 95.

Her former manager and publicist, Rev. Calvin Carson, announced that the theater-trained actress who portrayed the girlfriend of Redd Foxx’s character on Sanford and Son, breathed her last on Thursday, June 19.

As for the reason of her demise he confirmed that the neighbourly Miss Verdie on The Waltons, has died of natural causes at her home in Chicago.

Moreover, Carson took to Instagram to dedicate a heartfelt post to the late actress, accompanied by a carousel of throwback photos.

"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," he wrote.

Hamilton’s illustrious career, spanning over five decades, included her work as a model, stage, film, and television actress.

In addition to Sanford and Son and The Waltons, she appeared in Dangerous Women, Roots: The Next Generation, A Dream for Christmas, Generations (the first Black soap opera), The Jesse Owens Story, The Practice, Lady Sings the Blues and more.

Hamilton was married to poet and playwright Frank Jenkins from 1964 until his death at age 89 in 2014 and is survived by her grandchildren, loved ones and caregivers.