'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.

Sierra’s widow, Helene, said Saturday in a phone interview with The Associated Press that the actor died on Jan.

In addition to Helene, Sierra is survived by his daughters, Kelly and Jill, and his granddaughter, Emma