<P> LaWanda Page ( born Alberta Peal ; October 19 , 1920 -- September 14 , 2002 ) , was an American actress and comedian best known for her role as Esther `` Aunt Esther '' Anderson in the popular television sitcom Sanford and Son which originally aired from 1973 until 1977 . Page later reprised this role in the television shows Sanford Arms ( 1976 -- 1977 ) and Sanford ( 1980 -- 1981 ) . </P>
<P> LaWanda Page ( born Alberta Peal ; October 19 , 1920 -- September 14 , 2002 ) , was an American actress and comedian best known for her role as Esther `` Aunt Esther '' Anderson in the popular television sitcom Sanford and Son which originally aired from 1973 until 1977 . Page later reprised this role in the television shows Sanford Arms ( 1976 -- 1977 ) and Sanford ( 1980 -- 1981 ) . </P>
who played aunt esther on sanford and son
who played aunt esther on sanford and son
LaWanda Page
LaWanda Page