95-year-old actress Lynn Hamilton, recognized for her performances in the sitcom Sanford and Son and the drama series The Waltons, passed away recently.
On Thursday, the 19th of June, the actress passed away peacefully at her residence in Chicago due to natural reasons. Her ex-manager and spokesperson, Reverend Calvin Carson, shared this sad news through social media platforms.
In a statement, it was expressed with deep appreciation and respect that we honor and commemorate the extraordinary life of the legendary actress, Alzenia ‘Lynn’ Hamilton-Jenkins. Her enduring legacy remains a source of inspiration for many.
Her distinguished 50-year career in entertainment has made a lasting impact worldwide. As a model, actress on stage, screen, and television, she continues to inspire people globally with her work.
As a movie enthusiast looking back at my career, I’m proud to have played memorable characters such as Donna Harris, the long-time girlfriend (later fiancé) of Fred Sanford on the classic sitcom Sanford and Son from ’72 to ’77, and Verdie Grant Foster in The Waltons from ’73 to ’81.
Apart from that, she was known for portraying Cousin Georgia Anderson in the 1979 miniseries “Roots: The Next Generations,” and she made appearances on shows such as “Good Times,” “227,” “Dangerous Women,” and “The Golden Girls.
Hamilton wasn’t unfamiliar with the silver screen, as he starred in films such as Shadows (1959), Brother John (1971), Buck and the Preacher (1972), Lady Sings the Blues (1972), Leadbelly (1976), and Legal Eagles (1986).
The actress was married to poet Frank Jenkins for 49 years until his death in August 2014.
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2025-06-22 13:03