*Raymond Allen, the actor known for his roles as Woodrow “Uncle Woody” Anderson on “Sanford and Son” and Ned the Wino on “Good Times,” died Monday after suffering with respiratory issues. He was 91.
His daughter, actress Ta Ronce Allen, confirmed the news in a Facebook post. “Just wanted to let The Allen Family and friends know that Dad received his wing two hours ago,” she wrote. “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.”
Allen had been previously diagnosed with a bacterial infection in May, but tested negative for coronavirus. He had been treated at a health care facility in California since 2016 after struggling with pneumonia. He was found there unresponsive on Monday morning. Allen is survived by his daughters, Ta Ronce and Brenda Allen.
In addition to playing Uncle Woody during “Sanford and Son’s” run from 1972 to 1977, he reprised the role for a spinoff called “The Sanford Arms.” He also worked on “The Love Boat,” “The Jeffersons,” “Wattstax,” “What’s Happening” and as Merle the Earl on “Starsky and Hutch.” Watch some of his memorable Uncle Woody moments, and video from his 88th birthday celebration below:
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