Rest in peace... Sherman Hemsley
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R.i.p.
Re: Sherman Hemsley, TV's George Jefferson, dead, according to TMZ
Come here baby come cry on my boobacules
This is some truly Sad Shit for me. R.I.P.
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Come here baby come cry on my boobacules
R.i.p
El Paso? R.I.P
Sherman Hemsley Dies at 74
Sherman Hemsley, who played George Jefferson on The Jeffersons, has died at 74, according to police.
The actor, who first played the role of Jefferson in All in the Family, also played Deacon Ernest Frye on TV's Amen.
Hemsley died at his home in El Paso, Texas, police say .Born in South Philadelphia, Hemsley dropped out of high school to join the Air Force. He returned to Philadelphia and worked for the U.S. Postal Service, while taking acting classes at night.
After performing with local groups in Philadelphia, Hemsley moved to New York to make his Broadway debut as Gitlow in Purlie.
Sherman Hemsley, who played George Jefferson on The Jeffersons, has died at 74, according to police.
The actor, who first played the role of Jefferson in All in the Family, also played Deacon Ernest Frye on TV's Amen.
Hemsley died at his home in El Paso, Texas, police say .Born in South Philadelphia, Hemsley dropped out of high school to join the Air Force. He returned to Philadelphia and worked for the U.S. Postal Service, while taking acting classes at night.
After performing with local groups in Philadelphia, Hemsley moved to New York to make his Broadway debut as Gitlow in Purlie.
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bruh dude was gay man he just wasnt like some of these other celebs putting his personal life out there for the world to see like it was a badge of honor.
Re: Sherman Hemsley, TV's George Jefferson, dead, according to TMZ
damn what about me we damn near next door neighbors
Come here baby come cry on my boobacules
damn what about me we damn near next door neighbors
Re: Sherman Hemsley Dies at 74
R.i.p
R.i.p
I celebrate your life... but at heart Im really saddened
Re: Sherman Hemsley, TV's George Jefferson, dead, according to TMZ
Damn, two of my must see shows of all times. R.I.P. First time I ever heard him say Nigga You Got To Be Crazy!!! on t.v. I lost it
Damn, two of my must see shows of all times. R.I.P. First time I ever heard him say Nigga You Got To Be Crazy!!! on t.v. I lost it
R.I.P. Mr. Hemsley 
Re: Sherman Hemsley, TV's George Jefferson, dead, according to TMZ
WORD,i thought he died years ago
rip george
WORD,i thought he died years ago
rip george
I am assuming that he had some known health issues since this article states that his nurse found him.
Sherman Hemsley Dead At 74
Sherman Hemsley has sadly passed away at the age of 74.
Sherman Hemsley, most famous for his role as George Jefferson, died at the age of 74 at his home in El Paso, TX from natural causes.
According to TMZ, Hemsley was discovered by his nurse who initially believed the actor was sleeping.
The TV icon appeared in shows such as All in the Family, which eventually became a spin-off to The Jeffersons, from where he gained worldwide stardom. Hemsley also starred in the 90'sTV show, Amen.
He was also a professional singer and even released a single in 1989, called "Ain't That A Kick in the Head."
Hemsley was born and raised in South Philadelphia by a single mother who worked in a factory.
Not completing High School, Hemsley joined the Air Force, serving for four years.
After his stint in the Air Force, he returned to Philadelphia where he worked for the Post Office during the day while attending acting school at night.
Trying to make it big, he later moved to New York City and began acting on Broadway.
His first starring role was the character Gitlow in the early 1970s Broadway play Purlie.
Hemsley studied under Lloyd Richards at the Negro Ensemble Company and after appearing in Purlie, television producer Norman Lear called him to play the role of George Jefferson in All in the Family. From there the character George Jefferson would be born, cementing Hemsley as a TV icon.
Hemsley had no wife and no kids. May he rest in peace.
Read more: http://globalgrind.com/news/sherman-hemsley-george-jefferson-dead-74-details#ixzz21a8hZUg7
Sherman Hemsley Dead At 74
Sherman Hemsley has sadly passed away at the age of 74.
Sherman Hemsley, most famous for his role as George Jefferson, died at the age of 74 at his home in El Paso, TX from natural causes.
According to TMZ, Hemsley was discovered by his nurse who initially believed the actor was sleeping.
The TV icon appeared in shows such as All in the Family, which eventually became a spin-off to The Jeffersons, from where he gained worldwide stardom. Hemsley also starred in the 90'sTV show, Amen.
He was also a professional singer and even released a single in 1989, called "Ain't That A Kick in the Head."
Hemsley was born and raised in South Philadelphia by a single mother who worked in a factory.
Not completing High School, Hemsley joined the Air Force, serving for four years.
After his stint in the Air Force, he returned to Philadelphia where he worked for the Post Office during the day while attending acting school at night.
Trying to make it big, he later moved to New York City and began acting on Broadway.
His first starring role was the character Gitlow in the early 1970s Broadway play Purlie.
Hemsley studied under Lloyd Richards at the Negro Ensemble Company and after appearing in Purlie, television producer Norman Lear called him to play the role of George Jefferson in All in the Family. From there the character George Jefferson would be born, cementing Hemsley as a TV icon.
Hemsley had no wife and no kids. May he rest in peace.
Read more: http://globalgrind.com/news/sherman-hemsley-george-jefferson-dead-74-details#ixzz21a8hZUg7
Re: Sherman Hemsley, TV's George Jefferson, dead, according to TMZ
R.i.p.
R.i.p.
Sad day in Black America.
R.I.P to a true innovator.
R.I.P to a true innovator.
noooooooooo! damn man that was my dude..
This is some truly Sad Shit for me. R.I.P.
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Aw man... R.I.P I like his show Amen as well. Dude was funny as hell.
RIP
Was great on t.v. Many people may not know the story of how he got started. Remember he was on All in the Family before the Jeffersons. Well for those that remember when the Jeffersons moved next door there was Weezy and George but George was never shown. They had his brother on instead. They didn't have someone to play the character of George Jefferson. One of the producers of the show (I can't remember if was creator Norman Leer or not.....could have been) went to the post office. Sherman was working there. Remember his legendary pimp walk? Well that's the way he really walks. It was never for T.V. Someone from All in the family saw him walk and asked him if he did any acting. He replied just in school plays when I was younger. He was asked to try out the part for George Jefferson and the rest is history. They had a week to find the character so maybe that explains why it was such a rush to ask basically anyone to try out. Would have never though from his walk he would become a mainstay on Television. R.I.P. to a great one.
Re: Sherman Hemsley, TV's George Jefferson, dead, according to TMZ
R.I.P He played a character that stood out in his generation and is rarely seen on tv in our lifetime.
R.I.P He played a character that stood out in his generation and is rarely seen on tv in our lifetime.
Re: Sherman Hemsley, TV's George Jefferson, dead, according to TMZ
R. I. P.
R. I. P.
Rest in peace to the great sherman hemsley...thanks for all the years of high quality entertainment
One of the most iconic TV characters ever !!! Honky !!! The anti Archie Bunker.
May he rest in peace.
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May he rest in peace.
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damn, RIP man, Jeffersons & Amen were the shows
damn, RIP man, Jeffersons & Amen were the shows
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