Demond Wilson Reflects on Near-Death Experience in Newly Released Interview

A newly released interview featuring Demond Wilson, the legendary actor best known for his role as Lamont Sanford on Sanford and Son, has surfaced this week, offering a deeply personal reflection on faith, mortality, and purpose.

The interview was released by Gathering Of Christ Church (GOCC) and was recorded shortly before Wilson’s passing. In the conversation, Wilson speaks candidly about a recent medical crisis that nearly claimed his life and explains why he felt compelled to share his message at this moment.

“I Almost Left This Earth”

Early in the interview, Wilson reveals that just weeks prior, doctors believed he might not survive the night. According to Wilson, his health rapidly declined, leading to hospitalization and significant physical changes.

“Four weeks ago, I almost left this earth… I almost went to where my Lord is,” Wilson said during the interview. “Because of the grace of God, I didn’t.”

He goes on to describe losing more than 60 pounds during his illness and being confined to a motorized wheelchair while recovering.

A Life Beyond Television

While Demond Wilson is globally recognized for his work in television and film, the interview focuses largely on his life after Hollywood. Wilson reflects on stepping away from acting years earlier, turning down projects, and dedicating himself to ministry and study.

He speaks openly about what he describes as a period of spiritual reckoning—acknowledging that while he had preached and traveled extensively, he believed he had neglected his personal relationship with God.

“I spent more time with ministry and success than with Him,” Wilson said. “And I missed Him.”

Wilson recounts decades of theological study, ordination in the late 1980s, and preaching engagements around the world, while also admitting internal conflict about fame, religion, and faith.

A Message Shared at the End of Life

Throughout the interview, Wilson repeatedly emphasizes that his purpose in speaking was not political commentary or cultural debate, but what he describes as a final exhortation.

“The only way you’re going to survive in this hour is to take on the mind of Christ,” he said. “That’s the only reason I’m speaking.”

Wilson states that he no longer feared death and had already made arrangements for his family, expressing peace with whatever outcome awaited him.

WWETV Media Coverage

WWETV Media is presenting selected excerpts from this newly released interview as part of its ongoing archival coverage of influential cultural figures. The excerpts are shared for news reporting, historical documentation, and legacy preservation, with full credit given to Gathering Of Christ Church as the original source.

This coverage follows WWETV Media’s recent archival interview with Demond Wilson and reflects the continued public interest in his final reflections and legacy.

Remembering Demond Wilson

Demond Wilson’s impact extended far beyond television. For many, he represented a foundational era of Black sitcom history. In later life, he became known for his spiritual writings, sermons, and outspoken views on faith, culture, and personal accountability.

As renewed attention surrounds his final public statements, Wilson’s words offer a rare look into the mindset of an entertainer who believed his most important work came after fame.

Source

Gathering Of Christ Church (GOCC)

Editorial Note

This article documents a newly released interview and includes contextual excerpts for informational purposes. WWETV Media does not reproduce the full interview and encourages readers to seek original sources for complete context.