LaWanda Page

LaWanda Page (October 19, 1920 - September 14, 2002) was an American actress, perhaps best known for her portrayal of Aunt Esther in the 1970s sitcom Sanford and Son.

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October 19 - 1920 - September 14 - 2002 - American - 1970s - Sanford and Son

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Page recorded several live comedy albums for the Laff Records label in the late 1960's and early 1970's; One release, Watch It Sucker!, was titled after Aunt Esther's catchphrase to cash in on her newfound TV fame.

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Laff Records - Watch It Sucker!

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Page also acted in several episodes of other television shows, including Amen and Martin. In the 1990s, Page appeared in several commercials for Church's Chicken.

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Amen - Martin - 1990s - Church's Chicken

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She was born in Cleveland, Ohio but grew up primarily in St. Louis, Missouri. She succumbed to diabetes in September 2002.

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Cleveland, Ohio - St. Louis, Missouri - Diabetes - September 2002

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