Lynn Hamilton, the actress who played Donna Harris on the beloved ’70s sitcom Sanford and Son, has died. She was 95.
Hamilton died on Thursday, June 19, of natural causes, her former manager and publicist, Rev. Calvin Carson announced. He added that she was “surrounded by her grandchildren, loved ones and caregivers.”
“With profound gratitude and admiration, we celebrate the extraordinary life of iconic actress Alzenia ‘Lynn’ Hamilton-Jenkins. Her remarkable legacy continues to uplift and inspire,” Carson wrote in his statement. “An illustrious career, spanning over five decades, has left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment. Basically, motivating audiences across the globe through her work as a model, stage, film and television actress.”
Hamilton’s career also included appearances in four Broadway plays in the late ’50s and early ’60s, as well as TV appearances on Curb Your Enthusiasm, Gunsmoke, The Golden Girls, NYPD Blue and beyond.
“Her passing marks the end of an era, but her legacy will continue to inspire and uplift future generations,” Carson wrote on social media.
Source: https://people.com
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