Actor Hal Williams, known for his roles in 'Sanford and Son' and '227,' died of natural causes at age 91 in Rancho Mirage.

Hal Williams has passed away at 91, closing a career that placed him inside two of television’s most beloved Black sitcoms.

Veteran actor Hal Williams, whose on-screen presence made him a familiar face across generations of television viewers, died at the age of 91 in July 2026. Best known for playing Officer “Smitty” ...

Hal Williams, best known for his roles as Officer "Smitty" Smith on Sanford and Son and Lester Jenkins on 227, has died. He ...

Hal Williams, beloved ’Sanford and Son’ and ’227’ actor, died at 91, according to information shared by his manager. Here’s ...

Hal Williams, the veteran actor whose portrayal of Officer “Smitty” Smith became one of Sanford and Son‘s most memorable ...

Veteran actor Hall Williams has died at 91. He was known for his roles in “Sanford and Son,” “227” and dozens of other ...

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Williams passed away on Wednesday in his Rancho Mirage, California, home, a representative for the "227" star revealed.

Hal Williams, popularly known for his portrayal of Lester Jenkins in 227, has passed away on July 15, at the age of 91.

Williams is probably best known for playing Officer "Smitty" Smith on Sanford and Son, one half-of a beloved police duo who ...

Beloved sitcom star Halroy 'Hal' Williams has died at the age of 87, according to Deadline. Williams, best known for his role ...