Raymond Allen, the actor
best known for his roles as Uncle Woody on “Sanford and Son” and Ned the Wino
on “Good Times" is dead.
The actor died at the age
of 91 on Monday August 10, after suffering respiratory issues.
His daughter and actress
Ta Ronce Allen who confirmed his death, wrote on Facebook;
“Just wanted to let The
Allen Family and friends know that Dad received his wing two hours ago. His
warmth, kind heart and cleaver sayings will be missed. His laughter will ring
in heaven. Rest In Heavenly Peace Raymond Allen. The last of 12 siblings.
“What a day this is been.
I am so surrounded by love from friends and family. This has been one of the
hardest days of my life I lost my father Raymond Allen and my cousin Deborah
Doll (his niece). They are now both being held by the wings of angels.”
The actor who is survived
by his daughters Ta Ronce and Brenda Allen, had been treated at a health care
facility in California since 2016 after suffering from bouts of pneumonia.
He first burst into the
scene in 1946 thanks to his role in Fight That Ghost, but his breakout part was
Uncle Woody in Sanford and Son. He then went on to star as Ned the Wino in Good
Times and Merle the Earl and Starsky and Hutch.
Raymond also made appearances
in The Jeffersons, Love Boat and What’s Happening!
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