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Golden Girls and The Waltons star Lynn Hamilton dies as devastated family pay tribute

Golden Girls and The Waltons star Lynn Hamilton dies as devastated family pay tribute

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Actress Lynn Hamilton passed away at the age of 95, according to an announcement. Lynn’s decades-long career included appearances on TV shows like Sanford and Son, The Golden Girls, and The Waltons, which has been hailed as a result of the news.

Reverend Dr. Calvin Carson, who is alleged to have been her former manager and publicist, has shared the news of her passing. He makes the announcement that Lynn passed away peacefully on Thursday, surrounded by her children, loved ones, and caregivers. Her passing signifies the end of a time, but her legacy will continue to inspire and motivate future generations, according to a statement.

From 1972 to 1977, Lynn starred in the television series Sanford and Son, where she became Donna Harris’ partner and Fred Sanford (played by Redd Foxx). According to legend, Steptoe and Son, which aired in the UK from 1962 to 1974, served as the inspiration for the NBC program.

She later appeared on the CBS program from 1973 to 1981 as Verdie Foster in the Waltons. The character, who is said to have appeared in more than a dozen episodes, eventually bonds with the titular family.

In 1988, Lynn is also credited with portraying Trudy in a Golden Girls episode. Lorraine Wagner (Rosalind Cash), who married Michael Zbornak (Scott Jacoby), the son of Dorothy Zbornak (Bea Arthur), was depicted as Trudy as her aunt.

Lynn Hamilton passed away earlier this week at the age of 95 (Erik Hein/American Broadcasting Companies via Getty Images).

Over the course of her career, the actor has also appeared in numerous other shows. She has acted in the Practice from 1997 to 2002 and as her cousin Georgia Anderson in Roots: The Next Generation in 1979.

Over the years, Lynn is said to have worked alongside her late husband, Frank S. Jenkins, who passed away in 2014 at the age of 89. In 1964, she wed the poet and playwright.

the statement that Rev. In addition to announcing Lynn’s passing, Calvin on Facebook paid tribute. Without expressing our deep gratitude and admiration for the extraordinary life of legendary actress Alzenia “Lynn” Hamilton-Jenkins, whose remarkable legacy continues to inspire and lift people today, it was stated.

Through her work as a model, stage, film, and television actress, her illustrious career, which spanned over five decades, has etched an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. Her “captivating performances” continue to “inspire new generations,” according to the post.

Lynn Hamilton in a white top and red headband in 2011.
The actor, who had a decades-long career, has received many tributes in the news (Getty Images).

Lynn received the NAACP Award, according to the statement. The accomplishment was referred to as a “testament to her outstanding contributions” to the sector.

Additionally, it stated that Lynn and her husband Frank worked on a number of theater productions. In the statement released this week, they were described as a “shining example of creativity, love, and dedication.”

On social media, more tributes to Lynn have been made as a result of the news. On X, one user wrote, “Oh no, what a loss. She did a fantastic job. Lynn Hamilton, rest in peace. Another praised Lynn Hamilton’s “dignity and grace” in her standout performances. Bring Peace to the world.

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Source: Mirror

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