*Unfortunately we have sad news to report about an old school TV actor. Nathaniel Tay/lor, known to millions around the world as “Rollo” from the classic comedy series “Sanford and Son,” has p*assed away. He was 80.
According to his friend, entertainer/promoter Alonzo Williams, Taylor s/uffered a heart a/ttack and was h/ospitalized on Saturday (02-23-19). He transitioned yesterday (02-27-19). He would have celebrated his 81st birthda/y next month on March 31.
Here’s what Williams had to sa/y in honor of his longtime friend and mentor:
“Today black Hollywoo/d lost a 70s legend Nathaniel Taylor better known as “Rolo” of the hit show Sanford and son past Feb 27th at UCLA medical center of complications from a recent heart a/ttack. Taylors character on Sanford and was the lovable, funny but questionable friend of Lamont the co-star of the show. Services are yet to be announced.”
Taylor leaves behind his wife Lorett/a as well as 4 daughters, two sons and numerous grandkids and great grandkids. Services are yet to be announced
Here’s a bri/ef bio of Taylor vis Wilipedia:
Nathaniel Tayl/or (born March 31, 1938) is an American television actor, best known for his recurring role as Rollo Lawson in the 1970s sitcom “Sanford and Son,” a role he later reprised on its short-lived 1980-1981 spin-off “Sanford.”
He later played the first version of Jim-Jam with Redd Foxx on the 1986 series “The Redd Foxx Show.” L/ater, he played Rerun’s (Fred Berry) brother-in-law Ike in the sitcom “What’s Happening!!.”
Taylor also was f/eatured in “Trouble Man” starring Robert Hooks as one of Mr. Big’s henchmen.