Grady Demond Wilson, best known for his role as Lamont Sanford in the popular 1970s and 1980s sitcom Sanford and Son, died of complications from cancer at age 79 at his home in Palm Springs, California.The news of the veteran actor's death was made public by his son, who explained that his father was a very loving father and a great man. When news of his passing surfaced, fans of the classic sitcom Sanford and Son reflected on his legacy both on and off the screen.Grady Demond Wilson wife and family detailsThe veteran actor was married to Cicely Johnson, who survives him. In addition to that, he had six children who are still alive. Although the veteran actor was a public figure for most of his life, especially when he was younger, he was a very private person who preferred to keep his family life out of the spotlight and instead focused on his acting career. The veteran actor’s wife, Cicely Johnson, was very supportive of Wilson both during his time in Hollywood and after he retired from acting.Together, they raised their children away from the spotlight of entertainment, although Grady Demond Wilson’s role on Sanford and Son remained popular years after the end of the television program. The death of Grady Demond Wilson spread fast on various social media platforms, and many people searched for information about the cast of Sanford and Son. Lamont was the practical and exasperated son of junk dealer Fred Sanford, played by Redd Foxx. The television program revolved around their family business, which specialized in salvaging junk in Los Angeles. Sanford and Son is one of the greatest sitcoms of all time.Demond talked about his role in making Sanford and Son a groundbreaking television program. This television program opened doors for Black people in television. Demond Wilson was born in Georgia in 1946. He spent his youth in New York City.Demond studied dance and joined the US Army during the Vietnam War. Before moving to Los Angeles, Demond acted on Broadway. After his acting career declined, he became an ordained minister. Demond focused on his faith and his family. The death of Demond leaves behind his wife, Cicely Johnson, and their six children.