Demond Wilson, who played Lamont on '70's comedy Sanford and Son, dies at 79 - 30 January 2026

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Demond Wilson, who played Lamont on 'Sanford and Son,' dies at 79

Wilson, who starred as Lamont Sanford in the 1970s sitcom, died of complications from cancer.

www.nbcnews.com

To a generation of 1970s television watchers, Demond Wilson was simply known as Lamont, the beleaguered son of Redd Foxx’s Fred Sanford in the NBC hit “Sanford and Son.” Wilson, who went on to become a minister, has died. He was 79.

Mark Goldman, a spokesperson for Wilson, confirmed to NBC News that he died peacefully on Friday following complications from cancer.

“A devoted father, actor, author, and minister, Demond lived a life rooted in faith, service, and compassion. Through his work on screen, his writing, and his ministry, he sought to uplift others and leave a meaningful impact on the communities he served,” Goldman said in an emailed statement.

“Demond was surrounded by love throughout his final days,” Goldman wrote. He is survived by his wife, Cicely Wilson, their six children and two grandchildren...