Rest In Power: Notable Black Folks Who We’ve Lost In 2025 - Page 40

39. Lynn Hamilton

Lynn Hamilton, beloved for her role as Donna Harris on Sanford and Son, passed away on June 19, 2025, at 95. Her death from natural causes was announced by her former manager, Rev. Calvin Carson, who noted she was surrounded by family and loved ones.

Born in Yazoo City, Mississippi, Hamilton’s career spanned over five decades. She studied acting at Chicago’s Goodman School of Drama and debuted in John Cassavetes’ Shadows (1959). Her TV credits include The Waltons, Roots: The Next Generation, and Generations, but her role as Fred Sanford’s fiancée remains iconic.

Hamilton also graced Broadway stages and collaborated with her husband, playwright Frank Jenkins, on several productions. Rev. Carson praised her as a trailblazer whose legacy will continue to inspire. Her dignified talent left a lasting mark on entertainment.

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