Nathaniel Taylor, "Rollo" from Sanford & Son dies at 80

[Dennis Donovan]

https://www.eurweb.com/2019/02/we-remember-nataniel-rollo-taylor-sanford-son-dies-at-80/



Unfortunately we have sad news to report about an old school TV actor. Nathaniel Taylor, known to millions around the world as “Rollo” from the classic comedy series “Sanford and Son,” has passed away. He was 80.

According to his friend, entertainer/promoter Alonzo Williams, Taylor suffered a heart attack and was hospitalized on Saturday (02-23-19). He transitioned yesterday (02-27-19). He would have celebrated his 81st birthday next month on March 31.

Here’s what Williams had to say in honor of his longtime friend and mentor:

“Today black Hollywood lost a 70s legend Nathaniel Taylor better known as “Rollo” of the hit show Sanford and son past Feb 27th at UCLA medical center of complications from a recent heart attack. Taylor's character on Sanford and was the lovable, funny but questionable friend of Lamont the co-star of the show. "

Taylor leaves behind his wife Loretta as well as 4 daughters, two sons and numerous grandkids and great grandkids. Services are yet to be announced.

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RIP, Funny Man!

[NightWatcher]

1. Raise a glass of Champipple in honor.

I used to watch the hell out of that show.

[Evolve Dammit]

6. Champipple!

What a great show. I was just thinking of that reference yesterday for some reason. R.I.P. to Nathaniel. You made us all forget reality for awhile.

[DontBooVote]

2. I watch Sanford & Son regularly. Rollo was a shifty character and Mr. Taylor played him well. RIP.

[PSPS]

3. Very few of the cast are left

Of the recurring roles, I think only Demond Wilson (Lamont, Fred Sanford's son) and Gregory Sierra (the next-door neighbor Julio Fuentes) are left. Wilson is now 71 and Sierra is now 78.

[rpannier]

7. Looked it up

You're right about those two and the only other two still living appear to be Officer Smitty (all seasons) and Officer Hoppy (started in season 2)

[Yeehah]

4. Fantastic show.

I loved it when Fred and Rollo got into it!

RIP

[Iggo]

5. Nathaniel Taylor !!!

Go easy, Rollo.

[EveHammond13]

8. best theme song ever

[PSPS]

12. Courtesy of Quincy Jones

[Demovictory9]

9. pic from the 70s

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[oasis]

13. Thanks for the pic. Great show. Never missed it. nt

[workinclasszero]

10. He was a funny guy

Made me laugh a ton back in the day.

RIP sir

[Raine]

14. One of my favorite shows and favorite characters

sad news for sure ... R-I-P Nathaniel

[rocktivity]

15. He had a very relateable storyline

Fred disapproved of Rollo because he'd done some jail time -- he no doubt feared that it would only be a matter of time before he led Lamont "astray." Many of my college classmates were "Rollos."


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