Legendary Actor Demond Wilson Passes Away at 79 After Battling Cancer
The entertainment world is in mourning as news of the passing of beloved actor Demond Wilson has been confirmed. The 70s TV star, best known for his iconic role as Lamont Sanford opposite Redd Foxx in the hit series "Sanford and Son," lost his battle with cancer on Friday at the age of 79.
According to his publicist, Wilson's death was confirmed after a long fight against the disease. His son reportedly shared the news with TMZ, stating that his father passed away in Palm Springs surrounded by loved ones.
Throughout his illustrious career, Wilson went on to star in several notable productions, including a re-imagined version of "The Odd Couple" and films such as "The Organization" in 1971, alongside Sidney Poitier. His talent and charisma captivated audiences for decades, cementing his legacy in the entertainment industry.
In a statement released by his publicist, Wilson's family expressed their sadness and grief, asking for privacy as they come to terms with their loss. The family has requested no further details be shared at this time, instead choosing to focus on honoring Wilson's memory and celebrating his incredible impact on the world of entertainment.
Personally, one of my colleagues had the privilege of working with Wilson for 15 years, describing him as an "unbelievable man" whose influence will never be forgotten. As news of his passing spreads, fans and fellow actors alike are taking to social media to pay tribute to this beloved legend, mourning the loss of a true Hollywood icon.
The entertainment world is in mourning as news of the passing of beloved actor Demond Wilson has been confirmed. The 70s TV star, best known for his iconic role as Lamont Sanford opposite Redd Foxx in the hit series "Sanford and Son," lost his battle with cancer on Friday at the age of 79.
According to his publicist, Wilson's death was confirmed after a long fight against the disease. His son reportedly shared the news with TMZ, stating that his father passed away in Palm Springs surrounded by loved ones.
Throughout his illustrious career, Wilson went on to star in several notable productions, including a re-imagined version of "The Odd Couple" and films such as "The Organization" in 1971, alongside Sidney Poitier. His talent and charisma captivated audiences for decades, cementing his legacy in the entertainment industry.
In a statement released by his publicist, Wilson's family expressed their sadness and grief, asking for privacy as they come to terms with their loss. The family has requested no further details be shared at this time, instead choosing to focus on honoring Wilson's memory and celebrating his incredible impact on the world of entertainment.
Personally, one of my colleagues had the privilege of working with Wilson for 15 years, describing him as an "unbelievable man" whose influence will never be forgotten. As news of his passing spreads, fans and fellow actors alike are taking to social media to pay tribute to this beloved legend, mourning the loss of a true Hollywood icon.
. People always talk about Sidney Poitier's work in "The Organization" but let's be real, Demond Wilson was on another level 
. He had this effortless charm and charisma that just drew you in. I mean, who can forget Lamont Sanford? The dude brought that show to life 
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its crazy how fast he slipped away from us he was like a legend in his own lifetime but still felt so down to earth you know? i mean i read about some interviews where he'd always be humble and talk about his roots and family it's like he never let the fame thing go to his head which is something we can all learn from 
I feel bad for his family having to go through this tough time cancer is just awful 
my colleague told me he was an amazing guy who lived life to the fullest 
79 years young is still pretty impressive 
we're gonna miss him but it's nice that people are sharing their fond memories of him on social media, that's what celebrates his legacy 
... fans are gonna miss him but at least we got to see all those awesome moments on screen... can't help but think about how different things would be if he was still with us... RIP demond wilson 
I'm so saddened by Demond Wilson's passing 
. He was an amazing actor and an iconic figure in American comedy. Lamont Sanford will never be forgotten 
. His legacy is still making us laugh today, and that's what it's all about 
. It's amazing how his talent and charisma captured audiences for so long. Rest in peace, Demond 
. He was such an iconic actor in the 70s and beyond... I mean, who can forget Lamont Sanford from "Sanford and Son"? 
The guy's talent and charisma just shine through in every role he took on. It's crazy to think about how many classics he was a part of - "The Odd Couple", "The Organization"... his legacy lives on in our entertainment world, that's for sure! 
Demond Wilson's legacy lives on through his iconic roles in Sanford & Son... so many people were impacted by his presence on screen 
15 years is a long time to have someone like that in your life, it must've been surreal for the guy who got to work with him 
on screen, you know? I mean, he played Lamont Sanford in "Sanford and Son" back in the day, but that re-imagined version of "The Odd Couple" with him and Sidney Poitier is like, totally underrated 
. My fave part about his career is how he managed to keep it going for so long, even when cancer was trying to take a toll on his body 
. That's always a good thing, right? It means people are still thinking about his legacy and all the impact he had on the entertainment industry 
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. its gonna be tough for fans to process this news but we can all take a moment to appreciate his legacy and the impact he had on the entertainment world 
he will be deeply missed by fans all over the world 
those were some good times... the way they brought the struggles of life to the screen was so raw & real 
, but it's sad that he struggled with cancer for so long 
As a huge fan of the show "Sanford and Son", I have to say that his passing really hits close to home 
. Can't believe he won't be gracing our screens with his presence anymore 
... still celebrating his legacy though! 
. It's amazing how many talented folks like him are still out there making magic happen, but sadly, he just isn't one of them anymore 
. I'm sure it's tough on those who worked with him, especially my colleague who's been raving about Wilson's kindness and influence 
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I remember my dad used to watch that show all the time and love Lamont's sassy attitude 
