Post by mexicanjunior on Jul 24, 2012 14:58:01 GMT -6
Sherman Hemsley Dead: 'The Jeffersons' Actor Dies At 74
www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/24/sherman-hemsley-dead-dies-the-jeffersons_n_1699590.html
An icon of my youth...IN!
www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/24/sherman-hemsley-dead-dies-the-jeffersons_n_1699590.html
Sherman Hemsley, known for his starring role in "The Jeffersons," has died at age 74.
Although the cause of Hemsley's death is unclear, TMZ reports that the actor passed away at his El Paso, Texas, home.
Hemsley made a name for himself as George Jefferson, carrying the iconic sitcom for a decade and earning a 1984 Emmy nomination for his work as lead actor in a comedy series. 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 Philadelphia born and raised sitcom actor was also an accomplished singer, recording the 1989 single, "Ain't That a Kick in the Head" and releasing his R&B album, "Dance," in 1992.
Before becoming a household name, Hemsley served in the Air Force for four years -- dropping out of high school to do so -- before going on to work for the post office for eight years.
Hemsley had no wife or kids.
An icon of my youth...IN!
