'Sanford and Son' Actor Raymond Allen Dead at 91
Raymond G,Allen.Sr., a character actor who played Uncle Woody in "Sanford and Son," has died.
Allen's family said, 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. In "Sanford and Son" he played Aunt Esther'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.
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