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‘Sanford and Son’ Actor Raymond Allen Dead at 91
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Raymond G. Allen, Sr., a character actor who played Uncle Woody in “Sanford and Son,” has died.
Allen’s family tells TMZ, he was in a long-term facility in California when he was found unresponsive early Monday morning. EMT’s tried reviving him, to no avail.
The family says Allen died as a result of respiratory issues, but not COVID-related.
Allen was a working character actor, who also played Ned the Wino on “Good Times.”
“Good Times” was a huge hit in the ’70s, and Allen’s character was hilarious … he played Aunt Ester’s husband who never turned down a drink.
Allen also had roles in “Starsky and Hutch,” playing a mechanic — Merle the Earl.
And, there were many guest appearances, including “The Jeffersons,” “What’s Happening!!” and “The Love Boat,”
Allen had been sick for a while … he was in a health care facility since 2016 … where he had bouts with pneumonia.
Raymond Allen is survived by 2 children.
He was 91.
RIP
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