Sherman Hemsley, TV's George Jefferson, dead, according to TMZ
Sherman Hemsley, the actor who made the character George Jefferson famous in "The Jeffersons," has died, according to celebrity gossip site TMZ.
Hemsley died at his home in El Paso, Texas.
The 74-year-old actor 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."
WOW!!! R.I.P....my man!! Thank you for all the great memories!! somebody need to break out the gif of george and helen dance when he had on that red/black plaid sportcoat!!