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Demond Wilson Dies: Starred In Iconic Sitcom 'Sanford And Son'
Grady Demond Wilson, the actor celebrated for his role as Lamont Sanford on the groundbreaking NBC-TV 1970s sitcom "Sanford and Son," has died.
Wilson's death at his home in Palm Springs, California, on Friday, Jan. 30, at the age of 79, was due to complications related to cancer, first reported by TMZ and confirmed by his son, Demond Wilson Jr.
Born in Valdosta, Georgia, on Oct. 13, 1946, Wilson grew up in New York City, where he studied tap dance and ballet. He made his Broadway debut at age 4 and performed at Harlem's Apollo Theater at age 12, according to his Wikipedia page. …
Neptune Native's Dream Of Raising Kids In NJ Ends In Heartbreak After Son's Sudden Death
A family that once dreamed of raising their children in New Jersey is now returning under heartbreaking circumstances, preparing to lay their 8-year-old son to rest after his sudden death.
Malachi James Nakamura, 8, of Eagle Mountain, Utah, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Jan. 20, after a brief illness, according to an obituary published by Anderson Mortuary. The family said they plan to relocate to New Jersey so Malachi can be laid to rest beside his grandfather and uncle.
According to a GoFundMe, which had raised nearly $30,000 as of press time, the move comes during an especially difficult…
Former Bloomfield Mayor, Wife Die Hours Apart After Nearly 70-Year Love Story
Former Bloomfield Mayor James P. Norton, 91, and his wife of nearly 70 years, Dorothy Victoria (Zelinski) Norton, 87, both died Saturday, Jan. 24, according to their obituary on the O’Boyle Funeral Home website. A source said the couple passed away just hours apart.
Dorothy Norton died surrounded by her husband and children at Morristown Memorial Hospital, and James Norton later died at their home, according to the obituary.
Dorothy was born in Jersey City and graduated from Passaic Valley High School in Little Falls in 1957, later working for New Jersey Bell Telephone Company in Montclair.…
Produce Pete Dies, 80
Peter Napolitano, better known to viewers as his TV persona “Produce Pete,” has died, Channel 4 NBC New York announced Monday, Jan. 26. He was 80.
The Englewood, NJ native was a fixture on the Saturday editions of "Weekend Today in New York," where he often spoke about growing up in Bergen County and working at his family’s neighborhood market, Napolitano’s Produce.
Pete married his wife, Bette, whom he met when he was just 16 years old, and took over the market in 1970. The store closed in 2006 after 53 years in business. Bette, along with the couple’s children and grandchildren, frequentl…
Legendary NJ Comic Uncle Floyd Vivino Dies
Uncle Floyd Vivino, a fixture in New Jersey for many years, died at the age of 74, on Thursday, Jan. 22, his brother, Jerry, announced.
"With a heavy heart I am sad to announce the passing of my brother and everybody's favorite uncle, Floyd Vivino," Jerry Vivino wrote on Facebook. "After a 2 and a half year battle with ongoing health issues his curtain peacefully closed at 6:05pm on Thursday January 22nd. Rest in peace big brother. You will be missed, but always remembered by friends, family and your loving fans.... 10/19/1951 - 01/22/2026 🎶❤ ✝️❤🎹 The family will be holding a private …
Katy Davidson, Mother Of 3, Remembered For Kindness, Warmth
Katy Davidson, a 40-year-old Brick resident died on Monday, Jan. 19 due to heart complications, two years after undergoing a heart transplant, according to a fundraiser set up to support her family.
"She was a daughter, a sister, a cousin, a niece, friends to many, and a mother of three," her sister Sam wrote on the fundraising page. "She loved fiercely, gave selflessly, and showed strength even when her body was tired. Her courage and resilience inspired everyone who knew her. Despite all she endured medically, she never lost her kindness, her warmth, or her love for her family and fri…
One Of NJ's Richest Residents, Mediacom Founder Rocco Commisso Dies At 76
Rocco B. Commisso, one of New Jersey’s richest residents and the billionaire founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Mediacom Communications, has died at age 76, the corporation announced in a statement that also ran as his obituary on the Vander Plaat Vermeulen Memorial Home website.
Commisso, of Saddle River, NJ, was listed on the Forbes 400 and had a reported net worth of $5.6 billion in 2025, according to Forbes. He was widely regarded as one of the most successful Italian immigrant entrepreneurs in the nation’s history, Mediacom said.
Born in 1949 in Marina di G…
Fashion Legend Valentino Dies: Designer To Royalty, Hollywood Stars
Legendary Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died.
His death at age 93, on Monday, Jan. 19, came at his home in Rome, his foundation announced, calling him a "true source of light, creativity and vision" and a "constant guide and inspiration."
The couturier known simply as "Valentino" defined luxury fashion for six decades, creating timeless glamour that dressed royalty, Hollywood stars, and socialites worldwide. He died peacefully surrounded by loved ones, according to his foundation.
Valentino founded his namesake fashion house in 1959, launching with his debut collection fe…
Beloved Actor John Cunningham Dies: Known For ‘Dead Poets Society,’ ‘1776,’ 'Mystic Pizza'
Actor John Cunningham, celebrated for his roles in films like “Dead Poets Society,” “Mystic Pizza,” and “School Ties,” as well as numerous original Broadway productions including “Cabaret” and “1776,” has died.
His death at age 93 came in New York earlier this month at his Victorian home in Westchester County beside the 11th hole at the Rye Golf Club where he lived since 1969, according to Graham Funeral Home in Rye.
Deadline reported that Cunningham was a prolific Broadway actor who appeared in acclaimed original stagings of “Cabaret,” “Company,” “Six Degrees of Separation,” and “The…
