Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Actor Demond Wilson, best known for playing Lamont Sanford in the popular 1970s TV show "Sanford and Son," has died at the age of 79, his publicist confirmed to CBS News on Saturday.

Lucia Suarez Sang is an associate managing editor at CBSNews. com. Previously, Lucia was the director of digital content at FOX61 News in Connecticut and has previously written for outlets including FoxNews.