‘Sanford and Son’ Star Grady Demond Wilson Passed Away at 79
Grady Demond Wilson, the beloved American actor best known for his role as Lamont Sanford on the groundbreaking 1970s sitcom Sanford and Son, has died at age 79. He passed away on January 30, 2026, at his home in Palm Springs, California, due to complications from cancer, his son confirmed to media outlets. Wilson — who professionally went by Demond Wilson — became a television…