‘Sanford and Son’ and ‘The Waltons’ actress Lynn Hamilton dead at 95
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Lynn Hamilton, iconic actress known for roles in 'Sanford and Son' and 'The Waltons,' died at 95 due to natural causes in Chicago on Thursday.
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Carson also issued a statement on behalf of Hamilton's family in an Instagram post, in which he noted that she had passed away while "surrounded by her grandchildren, loved ones and caregivers."
"With profound gratitude and admiration, we celebrate the extraordinary life of iconic actress Alzenia ‘Lynn’ Hamilton-Jenkins, whose remarkable legacy continues to uplift and inspire," the statement read. "Her illustrious career, spanning over five decades, has left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment, motivating audiences across the globe through her work as a model, stage, film, and television actress."
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