Demond Wilson, who found fame in the 1970s playing Lamont on “Sanford and Son” and went on to become a minister, has died. He was 79.
Mark Goldman, a publicist for Wilson, confirmed to The Associated Press that he died following complications from cancer on Friday.
“A devoted father, actor, author, and minister, Demond lived a life rooted in faith, service, and compassion. Through his work on screen, his writing, and his ministry, he sought to uplift others and leave a meaningful impact on the communities he served,” Goldman said in an emailed statement.
Wilson was best known as the son of Redd Foxx’s comically cantankerous Fred Sanford character in a…