A former Broadway actress, she was a no-nonsense foil for the unruly Fred Sanford. She also warmed hearts with a recurring role on the “The Waltons.”

Hamilton died of natural causes on June 19 while “surrounded by her grandchildren, loved ones and caregivers,” Rev. Calvin Carson wrote

Lynn Hamilton, an actor who made her mark on "Sanford and Son" and "The Waltons" and appeared in 132 episodes of "Generations," the first Black daytime drama, has died. Hamilton died Thursday surrounded by her grandchildren,