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Demond Wilson, 'Sanford and Son' star, dies at 79

Headline from FOX 35 Orlando

Demond Wilson, the stage actor turned TV star who played Lamont Sanford on “Sanford and Son," has died.

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  1. The Hollywood Reporter

    Demond Wilson, Lamont on ‘Sanford and Son,’ Dies at 79 (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Demond Wilson, who starred with Redd Foxx and answered to "Hey, Dummy" for six seasons on the popular NBC sitcom Sanford and Son, has died at 79.

  2. Rolling Stone

    Demond Wilson, 'Sanford and Son' Actor, Dead at 79 (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Demond Wilson, who portrayed Lamont Sanford on the hit Seventies sitcom 'Sanford and Son,' has died at the age of 79.

  3. NPR

    'Sanford and Son' co-star Demond Wilson dies at 79 (opens NPR)

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    The actor was best known for playing Lamont Sanford, opposite Redd Foxx's Fred Sanford in the hit 1970s sitcom. Wilson died Friday from complications related to cancer, his publicist said.

  4. FOX 35 Orlando

    Demond Wilson, 'Sanford and Son' star, dies at 79 (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    Demond Wilson, the stage actor turned TV star who played Lamont Sanford on “Sanford and Son," has died.

  5. Forbes

    Demond Wilson: Remembering The Life And Career Of The ‘Sanford And Son’ Star (opens Forbes)

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    From sitcom stardom as Lamont Sanford on "Sanford and Son," to author and minister, Demond Wilson’s life left a lasting mark on television and beyond.

  6. NBC Chicago

    NBC's 'Sanford and Son' actor Grady Demond Wilson dies at 79 (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    The actor was best known for his role as Lamont Sanford on the popular 1970s NBC series.

  7. CBS News

    Demond Wilson, "Sanford and Son" and "The New Odd Couple" actor, dies at 79 (opens CBS News)

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    In 1971, Demond Wilson appeared on an episode of "All in the Family," a role that led him to land a lead part in "Sanford and Son."

  8. Black Enterprise

    Demond Wilson, Beloved ‘Sanford And Son’ Actor, Dies At 79 (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Black Enterprise's feed description

    Wilson previously said of his time on 'Sanford and Son' with Foxx, "We opened the door for all those other shows that came after us."

  9. Southern Minnesota

    Demond Wilson Dies: ‘Sanford and Son’ Star Was 79 (opens Southern Minnesota)

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    Southern Minnesota's feed description

    Wilson was the ‘son’ of ‘Sanford and Son,’ a hit 1970s sitcom, among many other TV roles.

  10. Boston

    Demond Wilson, who played Lamont on 'Sanford and Son,' dies at 79 (opens Boston)

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    Mark Goldman, a publicist for Wilson, confirmed to The Associated Press that he died following complications from cancer on Friday.

  11. Los Angeles Times

    Actor Demond Wilson of 'Sanford and Son' fame dies at 79 (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Demond Wilson, the actor best known for playing Lamont Sanford on the 1970s sitcom "Sanford and Son," has died from complications of cancer at 79.

  12. ABC 11 Raleigh

    'Sanford and Son' star Demond Wilson dies at 79 after battle with cancer, son says (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description

    The entertainment world is mourning the loss of Demond Wilson, who was most known for his role opposite Redd Foxx in the series, "Sanford and Son."

  13. Breitbart News

    'Sanford and Son' Star Demond Wilson Dies at 79 from Cancer (opens Breitbart News)

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    Actor Demond Wilson, best known for his role as Lamont Sanford in the television show, Sanford and Son, has passed away due to cancer. He was 79.

  14. The Boston Globe

    Demond Wilson, long-suffering son on ‘Sanford and Son,’ dies at 79 (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The death was confirmed by his son Christopher Wilson, who said his father had contracted prostate cancer.

  15. The Guardian

    Demond Wilson, who played Lamont on Sanford and Son, dies aged 79 (opens The Guardian)

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    Wilson found fame in the seminal 1970s sitcom and then went on to become a minister in the 1980s

  16. UPI

    'Sanford and Son' star Grady Demond Wilson dead at 79 (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    "Sanford and Son" star Grady Demond Wilson has died at the age of 79. Other credits included "All in the Family" and "The New Odd Couple."

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