A former Broadway actress, she was a no-nonsense foil for the unruly Fred Sanford. She also warmed hearts with a recurring role on the “The Waltons.”

Lynn Hamilton, an accomplished actor who had memorable roles as Nurse Donna on 'Sanford and Son' and Verdie on 'The Waltons,' has died. She was 95.

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."