Lamont you big dummy, what took you so long?

[quantumleap]

Sanford and Son Star Demond Wilson Dies at 79 Following Cancer Complications​

"I loved him. He was a great man," the actor's son, Demond Wilson Jr., said, announcing his dad's death

'Sanford and Son' Star Demond Wilson Dies at 79 Following Cancer Complications

Demond Wilson, the actor best known for starring in the NBC sitcom 'Sanford and Son,' has died at age 79. His son, Demond Wilson Jr., said his father died at his home in Palm Springs, Calif., on Friday, Jan. 30, following complications related to cancer.

people.com

Demond Wilson, the actor best known for starring in the NBC sitcom Sanford and Son, has died. He was 79.

Demond's son, Demond Wilson Jr., confirmed to TMZ that his father died at his home in Palm Springs, Calif., on Friday, Jan. 30, following complications related to cancer.

"I loved him,” Demond told the outlet about his father. “He was a great man.” (He did not elaborate on what kind of cancer his dad had.)

Mark Goldman, Demond's publicist, tells PEOPLE in a statement, "The family of Demond Wilson is deeply saddened by his passing. At this time, they ask for privacy as they grieve. No further details are available, and the family has no additional information to share."

"Personally, I had the privilege of working with Demond for 15 years, and his loss is profoundly felt. He was an unbelievable man, and his impact will never be forgotten. The family appreciates the support and understanding of the community during this difficult time," Goldman added.

 

[Archie]

oh man

that stings

 

[djefferis]

Saw it earlier - sucks.

F cancer.

Better actor than he gets credit for on that show. Had a pretty rocky relationship with Redd - but you’d never have known it the way they interacted on the show.

 

[flyingillini]

Sanford and Son Star Demond Wilson Dies at 79 Following Cancer Complications​

"I loved him. He was a great man," the actor's son, Demond Wilson Jr., said, announcing his dad's death

'Sanford and Son' Star Demond Wilson Dies at 79 Following Cancer Complications

Demond Wilson, the actor best known for starring in the NBC sitcom 'Sanford and Son,' has died at age 79. His son, Demond Wilson Jr., said his father died at his home in Palm Springs, Calif., on Friday, Jan. 30, following complications related to cancer.

people.com

Demond Wilson, the actor best known for starring in the NBC sitcom Sanford and Son, has died. He was 79.

Demond's son, Demond Wilson Jr., confirmed to TMZ that his father died at his home in Palm Springs, Calif., on Friday, Jan. 30, following complications related to cancer.

"I loved him,” Demond told the outlet about his father. “He was a great man.” (He did not elaborate on what kind of cancer his dad had.)

Mark Goldman, Demond's publicist, tells PEOPLE in a statement, "The family of Demond Wilson is deeply saddened by his passing. At this time, they ask for privacy as they grieve. No further details are available, and the family has no additional information to share."

"Personally, I had the privilege of working with Demond for 15 years, and his loss is profoundly felt. He was an unbelievable man, and his impact will never be forgotten. The family appreciates the support and understanding of the community during this difficult time," Goldman added.


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Such a great show. RIP.

 

[djefferis]

Oddly - was reading about the original truck from that show the other day.

After the series concluded - it actually wound up in a real junkyard. Probably bought it for advertise purposes - but as the 80s wore on and it lost its appeal - passed through a few owners.

Fortunately - no one tried to “restore” it - keeping it in its original beat to hell look. It’s been maintained well the last decade - but still looks much as it did on the show.

 

[jjgold]

One of the best shows ever made

 

[quantumleap]

Oddly - was reading about the original truck from that show the other day.

After the series concluded - it actually wound up in a real junkyard. Probably bought it for advertise purposes - but as the 80s wore on and it lost its appeal - passed through a few owners.

Fortunately - no one tried to “restore” it - keeping it in its original beat to hell look. It’s been maintained well the last decade - but still looks much as it did on the show.

I guess they didn't really know what they had back then in order for it to end up in a junk yard. I'm glad it has been restored.

The Partridge Family bus also had the same fate. I read up on it when I started painting my school bus/RV with the same pattern.

 

[flyingillini]

One of the best shows ever made

Yes, and the Jeffersons a close 2nd.

 

[quantumleap]

Saw it earlier - sucks.

F cancer.

Better actor than he gets credit for on that show. Had a pretty rocky relationship with Redd - but you’d never have known it the way they interacted on the show.

I agree Jeff. I read his story a little while ago when I wondered what he was up to. I think he had a bad bout with drugs and eventually became a preacher.

But you're right, he and Redd had a rocky relationship.

Here's the article I read about him previously from December of last year.

Who is Demond Wilson? Everything You Need To Know - citiMuzik

Demond Wilson

www.citimuzik.com

 

[Headsterx]

You old heathen!

 

[Pimike]

Wow

 

[DiggityDaggityDo]

Yes, and the Jeffersons a close 2nd.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2019385789386309866

 

[Pimike]

 

[flyingillini]

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So true in every fashion