Hamilton rose to fame for her portrayal of Sanford's girlfriend, Donna Harris, and also had roles on "Gunsmoke," "Roots: The New Generation," and "The Golden Girls."

The actress who played Redd Foxx’s girlfriend on Sanford and Son and neighbor Miss Verdie on The Waltons has passed away.

Lynn Hamilton, best known for her role as Donna Harris in “Sanford and Son,” died June 19 at the age of 95. Her former manager and publicist, Dr. Rev. Calvin Carson, issued a Facebook statement Friday confirming her death.