needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding reliable references. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (September 2010) LaWanda Page Birth name Alberta Peal Born October 19, 1920(1920-10-19) Cleveland, Ohio, United States Died September 14, 2002(2002-09-14) (aged 81) Hollywood, California, United States Medium stand-up, television, film Nationality American Years active 1949-2000 Genres Word play, Observational comedy, Black comedy, Blue Comedy Subject(s) human sexuality, race relations, African-American culture, everyday life Notable works and roles Aunt Esther in Sanford and Son and Sanford LaWanda Page (October 19, 1920 – September 14, 2002), born Alberta Peal, was an American actress and comedienne best known for her portrayal of Aunt Esther in the 1970s TV sitcom Sanford and Son..