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The actor, who also appeared in The Waltons and Private Benjamin, died at his home in California
Hal Williams, the actor best known for TV roles in Sanford & Son and 227, has died at the age of 91.
His representative confirmed that Williams died on 15 July at his home in California.
This article was amended on 16 July 2026. It was originally stated that Sanford and Son ran from an incorrect number of years
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