‘Sanford and Son’ Actor Grady Demond Wilson Dies at 79
1 sourceUpdated Jan 31, 2026
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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