Lynn Hamilton , the actress best known for her role as Donna Harris on the 1970s sitcom Sanford and Son , has died at the age of 95.






Hamilton passed away on Thursday, June 19, of natural causes, according to her former manager and publicist, Rev. Calvin Carson. He announced her passing through statements shared on Instagram and Facebook. Carson noted that Hamilton was “surrounded by her grandchildren, loved ones and caregivers” at the time of her death.


“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,” Carson wrote. “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.”


In addition to her recurring role as Fred Sanford’s fiancée on Sanford and Son, Hamilton had numerous television appearances throughout her career. Her credits include roles on The Waltons, Roots: The Next Generations, Generations on NBC, and the nighttime soap opera Dangerous Women.

Hamilton’s work in entertainment spanned stage, film, and television, establishing her as a steady presence in American pop culture over several decades.