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Lynn Hamilton, ‘Sanford and Son’ and ‘The Waltons’ Actress, Dies at 95
Lynn Hamilton, a retired actress who had a recurring role as Donna Harris in “Sanford and Son,” died on June 19 at 96 years old.
“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,” he wrote. She attended Bloom High School but gained acting experience at Goodman Theatre, beginning her career in Chicago’s community theater scene. She also spent three years with the New York Shakespeare Festival and was a member of President Kennedy’s cultural exchange program, where she toured and performed in “The Miracle Worker” and “The Skin of Our Teeth.” In 1966, she joined the Seattle Repertory Theatre.
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