Hamilton “transitioned peacefully” on Thursday at her Chicago home, “surrounded by her grandchildren, loved ones and caregivers,” her former manager and publicist, Rev. Dr. Calvin Carson, said in

'The Waltons' Actress Dies at Her Chicago Home originally appeared on Parade. A well-known TV actress has died at her Chicago home at the age of 95. Lynn Hamilton, who had recurring roles on The Waltons and Sanford & Son, died Thursday, June 19, at the age of 95, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Lynn Hamilton, who is remembered as Verdie Grant Foster on the TV drama The Waltons, has died. The actor who also played Donna Harris, Fred's girlfriend, on the sitcom Sanford and Son, passed away at her home in Chicago.