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Beloved Actress Lynn Hamilton Passes Away at 95

6/21/2025

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Lynn Hamilton, beloved for her memorable performances in "Sanford and Son" and "The Waltons," has passed away at the age of 95 in Chicago due to natural causes. Born on April 25, 1930, in Yazoo City, Mississippi, her remarkable career spanned decades, leaving an indelible mark on theater and television since the 1950s.

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Lynn Hamilton, beloved for her memorable performances in "Sanford and Son" and "The Waltons," has passed away at the age of 95 in Chicago due to natural causes. Born on April 25, 1930, in Yazoo City, Mississippi, her remarkable career spanned decades, leaving an indelible mark on theater and television since the 1950s.