Demond Wilson

Grady Demond Wilson (October 13, 1946 – January 30, 2026) was an American actor and author. He played Lamont Sanford on the NBC sitcom Sanford and Son (1972–1977). He also played Oscar Madison on the ABC sitcom The New Odd Couple (1982–1983).

Wilson died of problems caused by prostate cancer at his home in Palm Springs, California, on January 30, 2026, at the age of 79.

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Other websites

Official Website - Demond Wilson
TV.Com bio for Demond Wilson 

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Category:American movie actors
Category:American television actors
Category:American stage actors
Category:American voice actors
Category:Actors from Georgia (U.S. state)
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Category:People from Valdosta, Georgia
Category:Deaths from prostate cancer
Category:Cancer deaths in California