John Elroy Sanford (Redd Foxx)

1922 – He was born in St. Louis, Missouri this year and raised on Chicago’s South Side.

1940 – He was a well-known associate of Malcolm little (later known as Malcolm X), according to Malcolm’s autobiography.

1972-77 - on the successful "Sanford And Son" sitcom for 5 years.

1975 – He also appeared ringside at the famous boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Chuck Wepner near Cleveland, Ohio.

1977 – He struck out on his own by starring in a short-lived variety show.

1991 – He appeared to be making a comeback with the series The Royal Family, in which he co-starred with his long-time friend Della Reese when a fatal heart attack felled him on the set.