Sherman Hemsley aka George Jefferson is dead at 74

[jtnc]

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.

http://www.tmz.com/2012/07/24/sherman-hemsley-dead-dies-the-jeffersons/

[4Corners]

Predict the next two:

I'll go with

Sharon Stone

Bobby Flay

[Woodcookedbbq]

Movin on up.

Thanks for the laughs.

[DC Amp]

"At a location near you!"

[Dpantherman]

Man. True TV icon

[sunbunny]

Awww. RIP Mr Jefferson.

[pOpCoRnPoPpEr]

"HONKY!"

lol RIP