| Source | Chicago Tribune |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Feb. 1, 2026, noon |
| Last Updated | Feb. 1, 2026, noon |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/01/demond-wilson-lamont-sanford-and-son-obit/ |
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Demond Wilson, who found fame in the 1970s playing Lamont on “Sanford and Son”
and went on to become a minister, has died. He was 79.
Mark Goldman, a publicist for Wilson, confirmed to The Associated Press that he
died following complications from cancer on Friday.
“A devoted father, actor, author...