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Theballerlife.com has learned that Sherman Hemsley, better known as the famous character of George Jefferson on the hit sitcom, “The Jeffersons,” is dead at age 74.
The cause of death has not yet been released, but it has been reported that Hemsley died at his home in Texas.
Although Hemsley acted in a variety of roles, he is best known for his role as George Jefferson in “The Jeffersons.” George and “Weezy” portrayed a fun couple who were “movin’ on up” in the world.
Their natural chemistry on set kept fans of the show in stitches. Before “The Jeffersons”, Hemseley worked in theatre, and then in “All in the Family.” His most famous post-Jeffersons role was in the series “Amen”.
Our prayers go out the family.
