Lynn Hamilton Dies: ‘Sanford and Son’ & ‘Waltons’ Actress Was 95

Lynn Hamilton — Sanford and Son and The Waltons actress — died at 95 on Thursday, June 19, 2025.

On Friday, June 20, Hamilton’s publicist, Rev. Calvin Carson, took to Facebook and Instagram to announce 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,” he 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.”