Lynn Hamilton – who was known for her role as Donna Harris on the beloved 70s sitcom Sanford And Son – has passed away at the age of 95. 

The actress died of natural causes on Thursday, June 19 and was ‘surrounded by her loved ones.’ 

Her death was also confirmed by her former manager and publicist Rev. Calvin Carson who shared a statement to Instagram and reflected on the late star’s ‘extraordinary life.’ 

Hamilton began her decades-long career in the industry in the late 50s, and also made appearances in shows such as The Waltons, Gunsmoke and The Rockford Files. 

Alongside photos of Lynn from over the years, Carson penned: ‘With profound gratitude and admiration, we celebrate the extraordinary life of iconic actress Alzenia “Lynn” Hamilton-Jenkins, whose remarkable legacy continues to uplift and inspire. 

‘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.’ 

Lynn Hamilton - who was known for her role as Donna Harris on the beloved 70s sitcom Sanford And Son - has passed away at the age of 95; seen in 2011 in New Jersey

Lynn Hamilton – who was known for her role as Donna Harris on the beloved 70s sitcom Sanford And Son – has passed away at the age of 95; seen in 2011 in New Jersey 

The actress died of natural causes on Thursday, June 19 and was 'surrounded by her loved ones'; seen above (middle) on Sanford And Son

The actress died of natural causes on Thursday, June 19 and was ‘surrounded by her loved ones’; seen above (middle) on Sanford And Son 

He then remembered some of her ‘captivating performances’ in projects including Sanford And Son, Dangerous Women and Roots: The Next Generation. 

Carson added, ‘Throughout her remarkable career, Lynn frequently collaborated with her husband, Frank S. Jenkins, on various theater productions.’

Some of the ‘acclaimed’ plays they worked on together included Nobody and The Bert Williams Story.

‘Their partnership was a shining example of creativity, love, and dedication,’ her former manager expressed. 

In conclusion, Carson said that Hamilton’s ‘passing marks the end of an era, but her legacy will continue to inspire and uplift future generations.’ 

Upon hearing the news of the actress’s death, social media users took to X to mourn the loss. 

One penned, ‘She was on a lot of tv shows back in the day, wonderful actress,’ while another wrote, ‘Aww. Loved her on The Waltons.’

‘It was always good to know Lynn Hamilton aka Donna Harris was still around. A great character actress and very nice lady. May Ms Hamilton forever rest in peace,’ a fan typed out. 

Her death was also confirmed by her former manager and publicist Rev. Calvin Carson who shared a statement to Instagram and reflected on the late star's 'extraordinary life'

Her death was also confirmed by her former manager and publicist Rev. Calvin Carson who shared a statement to Instagram and reflected on the late star’s ‘extraordinary life’

He then remembered some of her 'captivating performances' in projects including Sanford And Son, Dangerous Women and Roots: The Next Generation

He then remembered some of her ‘captivating performances’ in projects including Sanford And Son, Dangerous Women and Roots: The Next Generation

In conclusion, Carson said that Hamilton's 'passing marks the end of an era, but her legacy will continue to inspire and uplift future generations'; seen in 1973

In conclusion, Carson said that Hamilton’s ‘passing marks the end of an era, but her legacy will continue to inspire and uplift future generations’; seen in 1973 

Upon hearing the news of the actress's death, social media users took to X to mourn the loss

Upon hearing the news of the actress’s death, social media users took to X to mourn the loss

One shared, ‘Her character on Sanford and Son made an impact and she wasn’t in but a handful of episodes. 

‘Shows what a great actress she was! And Donna was about the closest one to semi keep Fred in check lol. not that anyone really could! Rest In Peace, Lynn. #RIP,’ they added.

Another added, ‘Loved her in everything I saw her in. An actress of great statute. Thank you for giving us so much pleasure.’ 

‘Such sad news! She was fantastic on both those shows!’ an X user wrote, and one commented, ‘Rest in peace.’  

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