Raymond Allen (Sanford and Son, Good times) died on Monday after a battle with respiratory problems, Variety reports. Allen was 91 years old.
According to TMZ, the actor had lived in a state-of-the-art health facility in California since 2016. Allen’s daughter Ta Ronce confirmed the news via a Facebook post on Monday.
“Just knew to let the Allen family and friends know that Dad got his wing two hours ago,” she wrote in a heartbeat. ‘His warmth, kind heart and wise sayings will be missed. His laughter will ring in the sky. Rest In Heavenly Peace Raymond Allen. The last of 12 sisters. ”
Variety provided more details about Allen’s condition:
Allen had been diagnosed with a bacterial infection earlier in May, but tested negative for coronavirus. He had been treated at a health care facility in California since 2016 after suffering from pneumonia. He was found irresponsible Monday morning.
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Allen was best known for his recurring role as Aunt Aunt Esther (LaWanda Page) Uncle Woody in Sanford and Son (he also reprimanded his role in the spinoff The Sanford Arms) and Ned de Wino in Good times. His other credits included The Jeffersons, The love boat, What’s happening, Starsky and Hutch en Wattstax. Due to his medical problems, Allen retired from his acting career in 1985.
Like many Black kids who grew up watching these classic sitcoms with their parents and grandparents, I know for a fact that I was thoroughly entertained by Allen and his striking characters. I’ll have to watch some episodes in his honor.
Allen is survived by his daughters Ta Ronce and Brenda Allen. Rest in power, Mr. Allen.
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