Grady Demond Wilson, the actor best known for playing Lamont Sanford on NBC’s Sanford & Son, has died. He was 79 years old. His son, Daymond Wilson Jr., confirmed that the television star died of complications from cancer at his home in Palm Springs, California, on Friday morning. However, the specific cancer type or official cause of death has not been released.
Grady Daymond Wilson dies of complications from cancer (X)Wilson Jr. told TMZ: “I loved him. He was a great man.”
As a child, Wilson danced on Broadway and later appeared on stage at Harlem’s Apollo Theater in her teens. His life took a turn when he served with the US Army in the Vietnam War, where he was wounded in action. He started acting after returning to the country.
His rise to fame came with Sanford & Son, which aired from 1972 to 1977 and became a hit. Wilson’s portrayal of Lamont Sanford helped anchor the sitcom, an American adaptation of the British series Steptoe and Son.
Grady Daymond Wilson Family Details: Who Is His Wife And Children?
Grady Daymond Wilson married Cicely Johnston in 1974. She is a former model and appeared in the 1970s film Caged Heat, according to her IMDB profile.
The couple has six children: Christopher, Daymond Jr., Louise, Sarah, Nicole and Melissa.
Grady Daymond Wilson Net Worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Wilson has a net worth of $2.5 million as of 2025. The website states that she is ‘Baby… I’m back!’ managed to land a $1 million contract with CBS to star in a comedy series called
Grady Demond Wilson’s death follows the loss of another Sanford and Sons alum, Lynn Hamilton, who died in June 2025. Fans paid tribute to Wilson on social media
“Rest in strength, Daymond Wilson. 🕊️” wrote one person on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.
“Rip Grady Demond Wilson and Red Foxx. Sanford & Son is still one of my favorite shows of all time,” tweeted another.
