Sanford and
Son star, Raymond Allen has died at the age of 91.
Raymond
Allen, the actor best known for his roles as Uncle Woody on “Sanford and Son”
and Ned the Wino on “Good Times” died on Monday August 10, after suffering
respiratory issues.
His daughter
and actress Ta Ronce Allen who confirmed his death, wrote on Facebook;
“Just wanted
to let The Allen Family and friends know that Dad received his wing two hours
ago. His warmth, kind heart and cleaver sayings will be missed. His laughter
will ring in heaven. Rest In Heavenly Peace Raymond Allen. The last of 12
siblings.
“What a day
this is been. I am so surrounded by love from friends and family. This has been
one of the hardest days of my life I lost my father Raymond Allen and my cousin
Deborah Doll (his niece). They are now both being held by the wings of angels.”
The actor who
is survived by his daughters Ta Ronce and Brenda Allen, had been treated at a
health care facility in California since 2016 after suffering from bouts of
pneumonia.
He first
burst into the scene in 1946 thanks to his role in Fight That Ghost, but his
breakout part was Uncle Woody in Sanford and Son. He then went on to star as
Ned the Wino in Good Times and Merle the Earl and Starsky and Hutch.
Raymond also
made appearances in The Jeffersons, Love Boat and What’s Happening!
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