RIP to Sheman Hemsley aka George Jefferson - dead at 74

By lboog1423 - 07-24-2012, 02:45 PM - Boxden > The TV and Movie Spot

Although the cause of Hemsley's [rip] is unclear, TMZ reports that the actor passed away in his El Paso, Texas, home.

Hemsley made a name for himself as George Jefferson, carrying the iconic sitcom for a decade. The actor went on to appear in a handful of other classic television shows including "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" and "The Hughleys."

The sitcom actor was also an accomplished singer and recorded the 1989 single, "Ain't that A Kick in the Head."

Hemsley had no wife or kids.

Sherman Hemsley Dead: 'The Jeffersons' Actor Dies At 74

Goat dance moves

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpPF59sCojE&feature=related

RIP

02:50 PM

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.

Sources tell us ... it appears Hemsley died from natural causes.

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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."

07-24-2012, 02:49 PM

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R.I.P.

07-24-2012, 02:52 PM

Guess he moved up to that deluxe apartment in the sky. [pic]

R.I.P. [pic]

07-24-2012, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by DJ Krayzie

Guess he moved up to that deluxe apartment in the sky. [pic]

R.I.P. [pic]

My nicca finally got a piece of that pie [pic]

07-24-2012, 02:54 PM

Sad !!ing day [pic]

I'm young, but my family and I would always watch Jeffeson re-runs. They love this show. RIP to a legend

07-24-2012, 03:00 PM

I hope they do a Jefferson marathon this weekend in memory of him [pic][pic][pic]

07-24-2012, 03:05 PM

He was a great comedic actor, still lol at his cameo spot on Fresh Prince as Phillips opponent.

[pic] Sherman Hemsley as Judge Robertson - YouTube

07-24-2012, 03:07 PM

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO [pic]

07-24-2012, 03:08 PM

[pic] -- WOW! My childhood is slowly slipping into the afterlife...RESPECT!

07-24-2012, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by DJ Krayzie

Guess he moved up to that deluxe apartment in the sky. [pic]

R.I.P. [pic]

Originally Posted by lboog1423

My nicca finally got a piece of that pie [pic]

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at the same damn time RIP Mr Hemsley

03:19 PM

finally made it up that hill

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Rest In Paradise Sherman

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put this in the hip hop section, plz

07-24-2012, 03:13 PM

[pic][pic] Rest in peace, Mr Jefferson. [pic][pic]

07-24-2012, 03:15 PM

no wife or kids, damn.

07-24-2012, 03:16 PM

Originally Posted by lboog1423

Hemsley had no wife or kids.

[pic] Damn, I always thought that he was a grandfather. [pic]

07-24-2012, 03:17 PM

Damn RIP!.. I used to always see him walking around Marty Robins park, and my pops installed his Time Warner service a few years back.. good man

07-24-2012, 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by lboog1423

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Although the cause of Hemsley's [rip] is unclear, TMZ reports that the actor passed away in his El Paso, Texas, home.

Hemsley had no wife or kids.

[pic] RIP

I heard he was gay....I hope this isnt true! [pic]

07-24-2012, 03:23 PM

:( rip mr. jefferson!

07-24-2012, 03:24 PM

The opening theme to Amen always had me hype in the morning! RIP.

07-24-2012, 03:24 PM

Never forget this !!! Has me in tears everytime I watch it

[pic] The Fresh Prince - Will And Lisa In Therapy - YouTube

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