TMZ Reporting Sherman Hemsley Has Died

[Wee67]

Sherman Hemsley, the actor who made the character George Jefferson famous in "The Jeffersons," has died, El Paso cops tells TMZ has learned.

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.

[jwyblejr]

I'm not seeing anything on Yahoo. There's something about Frank Pierson who wrote Dog Day Afternoon.

[Wee67]

Confirmed from his publicist.

[toyman]

RIP Mr. Jefferson,You made me laugh a lot over the years.

[toys2cool]

aww man that sucks...I loved the Jefferson's as a kid , RIP he will now truly move on up to the deluxe apartment in the sky

[johnnystorm]

Was just on ABC News. RIP

[Brown Bear]

Sad news.

[kingdom warrior]

Awwwwwwwwwww man how sad.....

[Earth 2 Chris]

Shows like the Jeffersons did a lot to break down racial barriers. We watched it all the time. That guy was hilarious. Thanks for the laughs!

Chris

[megocrazy]

Loved the show. I guess he really is "moving on up" now. RIP George. Give Weezy a hug and kiss for me.

[jwyblejr]

I liked him on Fresh Prince.

[soldierape]

RIP GEORGE! You brought us many laughs over the years! Will always remember your dance moves!....LOL!

[vintage spideyfan]

A crappy day just became crappy-er. RIP Mr. Hemsley.

[Mikey]

He's with Weezie, Lionel, Helen, Tom and Mr Bently now.

RIP

[enyawd72]

I'm always shocked to hear about a celebrity passing who I thought was already dead. I thought he died years ago.

RIP