From TMZ --
Sherman Hemsley, the actor who made the character George Jefferson famous in "The Jeffersons," has died, El Paso cops tell TMZ.
Hemsley died at his home in El Paso, Texas.
Hemsley, who was 74, became famous during his appearances on "All in the Family." The spin-off, "The Jeffersons" was a monster hit. He also starred in the TV show, "Amen." He was also a professional singer and even released the single in 1989, "Ain't that A Kick in the Head."
Hemsley had no wife and no kids.
It's unclear how he died.
5 comments:
Sad to hear it. He was great as George Jefferson!
I even remember Amen... He launched two series on the basis of one great performance.
One of my favorite performances by this Great actor was the role of Winslow Schott ("the Toyman") in a holiday episode of the "Adventures of Lois and Clark".... I Love the Villains.... and he gave "Character" to the Villain...
Don't forget his brilliant turn as B.P. Richfield on Dinosaurs!
He made for a Great "grouchy Boss" on Dinosaurs.....LoL....
poor Earl...
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