Raymond G. Allen, best known for his role in the popular 1970s sitcom “Sanford and Son,” has died. He was 91.
His daughter announced his passing on Monday on her Facebook account.
“Just wanted to let The Allen Family and friends know that Dad got his wing two hours ago. His warmth, friendly heart and cleaver [sic] siswizen will be missed. His laughter will ring in the sky. Rest In Heavenly Peace Raymond Allen. The last of 12 sisters, “wrote Ta Ronce Allen.
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Allen was best known for his role as Uncle Woodrow “Woody” Anderson on the Norman Lear-directed television program, which ran from 1974-1977. The show follows irritated patriarch Fred Sanford, played by Redd Foxx, who ran a junkyard in California.
Raymond G. Allen in his role as Uncle Woody on popular ’70s sitcom’ Sanford and Son. ‘
(Sanford and son)
Allen landed on a number of hit television series in the 1970s, including the role of Ned de Wino on “Good Times.”
According to an IMDB page for the actor, he also appeared in episodes of “Starsky and Hutch”, “The Love Boat”, and “The Jeffersons.”
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Allen’s daughter did not disclose his cause of death, but TMZ reports that the beloved actor was placed in a long-term care facility in California. The family told the outlet that Allen died as a result of breathing problems. Relations noted that his death was not related to COVID-19, the outlet said.
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He is presumably survived by Ta Ronce and another daughter, Brenda Allen. He was preceded in death by a son, Raymond Gilmore Allen Jr.
