Hal Williams, a veteran American actor known for roles in classic sitcoms including “227” and “Sanford and Son,” has died at age 91. Multiple outlets report that his manager or representative confirmed the death. Williams dies in California, with one report stating he dies at his home in Rancho Mirage. His work on “227” is highlighted across sources; the show runs from 1985 to 1990 and follows a group of middle-aged tenants living together in an apartment building, in which Williams plays Lester Jenkins. He is also described as a regular on “Sanford and Son,” another long-running NBC sitcom. Other television credits mentioned include appearances on “The Waltons” and “Private Benjamin.” Reports consistently place the timing of his death in mid-July and refer to it as having occurred on Wednesday, with at least one outlet providing a specific date. No cause of death is reported in the provided articles.