Hamilton rose to fame for her portrayal of Sanford's girlfriend, Donna Harris, and also had roles on "Gunsmoke," "Roots: The New Generation," and "The Golden Girls."

Hamilton died of natural causes on June 19 while “surrounded by her grandchildren, loved ones and caregivers,” Rev. Calvin Carson wrote

The actress who played Redd Foxx’s girlfriend on Sanford and Son and neighbor Miss Verdie on The Waltons has passed away.