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‘Barney Miller,’ ‘Sanford and Son’ actor Gregory Sierra dies – The Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Gregory Sierra, who had memorable roles in the 1970s sitcoms “Barney Miller” and “Sanford and Son,” has died after battling cancer. He was 83. Sierra’s…
NEW YORK (AP) Gregory Sierra, who had memorable roles in the 1970s sitcoms Barney Miller and Sanford and Son, has died after battling cancer. He was 83.
Sierras widow, Helene, said Saturday in a phone interview with The Associated Press that the actor died on Jan. 4 in Laguna Woods, California.
Sierras breakthrough came in 1972 when he played the role of Fred G. Sanfords neighbor, Julio Fuentes, on Sanford and Son. He also earned major attention for playing Sgt. Miguel Chano Amanguale on Barney…
