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Gregory Sierra was an actor best known for his roles in the sitcoms “Barney Miller” and “Sanford and Son.”Sierra’s first major role was in “Sanford and Son,” beginning in 1972. He played Julio Fuentes, the Sanfords’ Puerto Rican neighbor.

NEW YORK -- Gregory Sierra, who had memorable roles in the 1970s sitcoms “Barney Miller" and “Sanford and Son," has died after battling cancer. He was 83.Sierra's widow, Helene, said Saturday in a phone interview with The Associated Press that the actor died on Jan.

Haley Bosselman authorGregory Sierra, best known for his roles as Sgt. Miguel “Chano” Amanguale on “Barney Miller” and Julio Fuentes on “Sanford and Son,” died on Jan.

Gregory Sierra, who was a key part of two major 1970s sitcoms as Julio Fuentes on Sanford and Son and Sgt. Miguel “Chano” Amenguale on Barney Miller, has died. He was 83.