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‘Sanford and Son’ Actor Grady Demond Wilson Dies at 79
Grady Demond Wilson, who played Lamont in the ’70s show “Sanford and Son,” has died. He was 79. His son, Demond Wilson Jr., confirmed his death, which happened Friday morning at his home in Palm Springs, California, MS…
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About Demond Wilson
Grady Demond Wilson was an American actor, best known for his role as Lamont, the titular son in the NBC sitcom Sanford and Son (1972–1977). He later portrayed Oscar Madison on The New Odd Couple (1982–1983) and appeared in the film Me and the Kid (1993).
Everything about Demond Wilson →- Occupation
- television actor, actor
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- October 13, 1946
- Died
- January 30, 2026