
'Sanford and Son' Star Dies; Kenan Considers 'SNL' Exit
'Sanford and Son' Star Dies; Kenan Considers 'SNL' Exit
Actor Demond Wilson, best known for his role as Lamont Sanford on the groundbreaking 1970s sitcom "Sanford and Son," has died at age 79 from complications related to cancer, according to his publicist. Wilson's portrayal of the son to Redd Foxx's cantankerous Fred Sanford, based on the British series "Steptoe and Son," offered a rare glimpse into Black family life on network television, as reported by NPR and other news outlets.





























