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.

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

:rip:

http://www.emmytvlegends.org/files/hemsleysher.jpg

Oh God that's terrible. :( Such a wonderful actor. R.I.P Sherman and thanks for the memories.

I loved Sherman as George Jefferson. He will be missed. :(

This can't be true, No. This is a ****ing dream

I don't believe it


Have not seen it on cbsnews, nbcnews, or cnn

I don't want it to be true either, but it is. :(

Sherman Hemsley, who played George Jefferson on The Jeffersons, has died at 74, according to police.

The actor played Jefferson in All in the Family and its successful spin-off, The Jeffersons.

He also played Deacon Ernest Frye on Amen.

Hemsley died at his home in El Paso, Texas, police tell TMZ. El Paso TV news station KVIA also reports the actor died there, citing a friend.

Hemsley had no wife or children.

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20614528,00.html

Haven't seen anything about it on

cnn.com
abcnews.com
cbsnews.com
nbcnews.com
usatoday.com
nypost.com

don't believe it, but TMZ is pretty reliable. and a link from people.com was just posted....

R.I.P. Sherman!

He was one of my favorite sitcom stars.

There is a deluxe apartment in the sky waiting for him I am sure.

This man was for sure one of a kind.

don't believe it, but TMZ is pretty reliable. and a link from people.com was just posted....
And TMZ when it comes to deaths usually get those right 99 percent of the time!

Legendary TV actor Sherman Hemsley has passed away at the age of 74.

Best known for his role as George Jefferson on "The Jeffersons," Hemsley was loved by fans and colleagues alike.

Celebrities immediately took to Twitter to express their sadness over the loss of the TV icon.

Russell Simmons ‏@UncleRUSH -- "RIP Sherman Hemsley aka George Jefferson. rest peacefully in the de-luxe apartment in the sky..."

Jackée Harry ‏@JackeeHarry -- "RIP To My Longtime Friend & Comedic LEGEND, Sherman Hemsley aka George Jefferson. #NeverToBeForgotten"

Nicki Minaj ‏@NICKIMINAJ -- "Wow. Sending LOVE"

Donald Faison ‏@donald_faison -- "RIP Sherman Hemsley."

KevinSmith ‏@ThatKevinSmith -- "G'bye, Sherman Hemsley. Your George Jefferson was so beloved, it earned you your own successful sitcom! Huge bucket of win! Move on up, sir."

Jeffrey Ross ‏@realjeffreyross -- "Sherman Helmsley moved on up. Roast in peace, funny man."

Christopher Gorham ‏@ChrisGorham -- "RIP Mr. Hemsley, and thanks"

DeionSanders ‏@DeionSanders -- "God bless Sherman Hemsley BKA George Jefferson. He's gone to be with the Lord. He made me dream I could move on up. Truth"

Pilar Sanders ‏@PilarSanders -- "To the one who moved on up RIP George Jefferson - Sherman Hemsley of The Jeffersons #GoodBlackSitcoms a Rarity Thanks for the Comedy"

http://www.toofab.com/2012/07/24/celebrities-remember-sherman-hemsley-twitter-reactions/

still don't understand why usatoday.com and

the hometown philly news site is not mentioning the news

Philadelphia ABC-6 and Philly.com

I'm in shock, 2 hour power failure and I have to see this when I finally get back online. Not a good a day for sure. Loved him as George Jefferson and Deacon Frye but if you want to see another great performance then check out The 1985 Twilight Zone episode called "I of Newton" which also stars Ron Glass.

Anothet great star added to the sky!! Rest in peace Sherman, we will miss you!!

r i p mr hemsley thank you so much for being such a big part of all of our childhoods and for using your gifts to make us all laugh we will miss you very much:

I saw this on Twitter a little while, it is very sad news. He was definitely one of my favorite sitcom actors.

I was shocked when I heard this(From Al Roker!) and I am kind of still is. I was kind of speechless and did not know what to say. I know he was getting up in age but like when Bea Arthur Died(who was 86)You are still very shocked and speechless and I did not want to believe it!, You never expect it to happen until it happens for some reason!

R.I.P in Peace Sherman!

There are now only Three Castmembers still living: Marla, Berlinda and Damon.

RIP Sherman Hemsley.

He created an iconic, unforgettable character in George Jefferson. No one can ever look at him and not see George. Ten years plus the couple on AITF is nothing to sneeze at. I wasn't a big "Amen" fan, but it was a popular show, too.

Always interesting to consider how much younger than Isabel Sanford he was.

I was shocked when I heard this(From Al Roker!) and I am kind of still is. I was kind of speechless and did not know what to say. I know he was getting up in age but like when Bea Arthur Died(who was 86)You are still very shocked and speechless and I did not want to believe it!, You never expect it to happen until it happens for some reason!

R.I.P in Peace Sherman!

There are now only Three Castmembers still living: Marla, Berlinda and Damon.
I think ned Wertimer ...‎ is still alive too.

I guess I don't believe because I thought he lived in Sherman Oaks, CA

Not Texas. or maybe I;m hoping it was a major screw up by the media

I think ned Wertimer ...‎ is still alive too.
He wasn't a castmember, He just a Recurring Guest Star. But he is still alive.

I guess I don't believe because I thought he lived in Sherman Oaks, CA

Not Texas. or maybe I;m hoping it was a major screw up by the media
There is a El paso California.

something about the story doesn't sound right

one news source said he was 71 when he is 74 and now I;m hearing it's a el paso, CA



Everything is so confusing

I'm in shock, 2 hour power failure and I have to see this when I finally get back online. Not a good a day for sure. Loved him as George Jefferson and Deacon Frye but if you want to see another great performance then check out The 1985 Twilight Zone episode called "I of Newton" which also stars Ron Glass.

That's a great episode, easily one of my favorites of that show.

something about the story doesn't sound right

one news source said he was 71 when he is 74 and now I;m hearing it's a el paso, CA



Everything is so confusing

Variety is usually a trusted source.

Sherman Hemsley, who memorably starred as the comically irascible George Jefferson on CBS' long-running sitcom "The Jeffersons," died Tuesday, apparently of natural causes, in El Paso, Texas. He was 74.

Hemsley's George Jefferson began as a recurring character on Norman Lear's seminal 1970s sitcom "All in the Family." Spinoff "The Jeffersons," starring Hemsley and Isabel Sanford as his wife, "Weezy," ran from 1975-85. Hemsley was nominated for an Emmy for lead actor in a comedy in 1984. (Sanford died in 2004.)

Hemsley also starred for five seasons beginning in 1986 in the NBC comedy "Amen" as Deacon Ernest Frye.

The actor reprised the role of George Jefferson in the mid-'90s on two episodes of "Fresh Prince of Bel Air," starring Will Smith, and in a 2011 episode of Tyler Perry sitcom "House of Payne." He also played Jefferson in an uncredited bit in the 1998 feature comedy "Jane Austen's Mafia."

But Hemsley was a busy actor for decades in roles unrelated to George Jefferson. He recurred role on ABC's Henson sitcom "Dinosaurs," "Sister, Sister" and "The Hughleys" and starred in UPN's brief series "Goode Behavior" and 2011 sitcom "Clunkers." He guested on the likes of "Fantasy Island" and "The Love Boat," "227," "Hangin' With Mr. Cooper," "Designing Women" and "Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman."

He voiced himself in a 2005 episode of "Family Guy."

Hemsley also appeared in a number of feature films, including "Love at First Bite," "Club Fed" and "For the Love of a Dog."

Sherman Alexander Hemsley was born in Philadelphia and studied drama in New York with Lloyd Richards at the Negro Ensemble Company and then at Vinnette Carroll's Urban Arts Company. He made his Broadway debut in the musical comedy (and outrageous racial satire) "Purlie," toured with the show and later appeared with Robert Guillaume in 1981 TV adaptation.

There are no immediate survivors.

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118056986

why would he be living in Texas anyway??? This doesn't sound right

why would he be living in Texas anyway??? This doesn't sound right

Sad news to come home to.

There are many celebs that live in TX because the cost of living is low.

Sad news to come home to.

There are many celebs that live in TX because the cost of living is low.


On that Inside TV Land special in 2006 he stated he lived in Sherman Oaks, CA

He wasn't a castmember, He just a Recurring Guest Star. But he is still alive.

He was a cast member, if you're going to call him a recurring guest star then you might as well say the same for Mike Evans, Damon Evans and Berlinda Tolbert.

RIP Sherman Helmsley! Definitely didn't see this coming so it is a shocker! He will be missed. Just about everyone's gone from the Jeffersons.

On that Inside TV Land special in 2006 he stated he lived in Sherman Oaks, CA

People do move.

He was a cast member, if you're going to call him a recurring guest star then you might as well say the same for Mike Evans, Damon Evans and Berlinda Tolbert.
Mike Evans Died in 2006 and he was a Castmember. Damon and Berlinda(Who I mentioned) are still alive and were Castmembers, they were in the opening. Ned was not a castmember Just a Guestars.

Just like how Bea Arthur, Sherman Hemsley and Isabel Sanford were not Castmemvers of All In the Family. They were just Recurring Guest stars.

This is indeed sad news. I was just thinking of Sherman when I went to NYC back in May to get a pic of the building used as the Jefferson's deluxe apartment in the sky. 74 is a pretty good age these days, but I though he had more in him. He outlived Lionel, Helen, and Bentley, but not Tom, Louise, Mother Jefferson and obviously Florence and Jenny.

Sherman Hemsley was funny in everything I ever saw him in. He made the character of George Jefferson, who is in my Top 5 TV characters of all time. Even Norman Lear held off casting the role for years so Sherman could play him. In my opinion, George Jefferson is as iconic as Archie Bunker. I loved that character from the first ep I saw of the show way back in 1999 at the age of 12 when Nick at Nite began airing it.

Thanks for the laughs, Sherman. You were immensely talented and you will be greatly missed. Pardon the cliche, but you are now truly in that deluxe apartment in the sky.

Mike Evans Died in 2006 and he was a Castmember. Damon and Berlinda(Who I mentioned) are still alive and were Castmembers, they were in the opening. Ned was not a castmember Just a Guestars.

Just like how Bea Arthur, Sherman Hemsley and Isabel Sanford were not Castmemvers of All In the Family. They were just Recurring Guest stars.
Ned was a cast member. He just wasn't in the opening credits.

I've seen quite a few reports saying that he lived El Paso, Texas, when he wasn't working in LA.

Ned was a cast member. He just wasn't in the opening credits.

I've seen quite a few reports saying that he lived El Paso, Texas, when he wasn't working in LA.
Ned was not a Castmember He was a Gueststar, If he was a Castmember why would he have been credited as a Gueststar?

And I have already said that there is a El paso in California. Look it up.

Mike Evans Died in 2006 and he was a Castmember. Damon and Berlinda(Who I mentioned) are still alive and were Castmembers, they were in the opening. Ned was not a castmember Just a Guestars.

Just like how Bea Arthur, Sherman Hemsley and Isabel Sanford were not Castmemvers of All In the Family. They were just Recurring Guest stars.

It's not necessary for you to try to give me a history lesson. I'm well aware of who's alive and who has died from The Jeffersons.

Ned was not a Castmember He was a Gueststar, If he was a Castmember why would he have been credited as a Gueststar?

And I have already said that there is a El paso in California. Look it up.
I'm not going to turn this thread into a debate of this. This is about Sherman. I will say that Sanford & Son only had 2 people in the opening credits. The rest like Grady, Donna, Rollo, Julio and the rest were credited as guest stars. That sometimes happens. You look up any reference book on the topic and you'll see them listed as cast members. Same as Ned.

I don't need to look it up. All the reports say he was living in Texas.

I just posted a thread on Sherman's death on the Amen board. I heard the news on CTV News Channel.

Sherman was great on both The Jeffersons and Amen.

Now Marla is the only cast member left besides Damon, Berlinda, and Jay Hammer (Alan Willis). Ned was listed in the closing credits, same with Danny Wells (Charlie the bartender).

He moved to El Paso, Texas a couple years ago.

I'm not going to turn this thread into a debate of this. This is about Sherman. I will say that Sanford & Son only had 2 people in the opening credits. The rest like Grady, Donna, Rollo, Julio and the rest were credited as guest stars. That sometimes happens. You look up any reference book on the topic and you'll see them listed as cast members. Same as Ned.


You're right, this is about Sherman and we should keep it to that but it gives me an idea for a new thread.

He moved to El Paso, Texas a couple years ago.


How do you know this?

El Paso Times (http://www.elpasotimes.com/ci_21147969/actor-sherman-hemsley-found-dead-east-el-paso)

So sad. RIP Sherman Hemsley

By the way, Allan Willis (Jay Hammer) is also still living. He was only on one season (Season 5) but his name was in the opening credits, so he is a major character to me.

Sherman Agent(representative) Confirms that Hemsley has died:

http://theclicker.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/07/24/12932483-jeffersons-star-sherman-hemsley-dies-at-74?lite&__utma=14933801.1812095179.1342535892.1343157999.1343160309.3&__utmb=14933801.41.10.1343160309&__utmc=14933801&__utmx=-&__utmz=14933801.1343157999.2.2.utmcsr=nbcnews.com|utmccn=(referral)|utmcmd=referral|utmcct=/&__utmv=14933801.|8=Earned%20By=msnbc|cover=1^12=Landing%20Content=Mixed=1^13=Landing%20Hostname=www.nbcnews.com=1^30=Visit%20Type%20to%20Content=Internal%20to%20Mixed=1&__utmk=117166470

'Jeffersons' star Sherman Hemsley dies at 74

Cbs Photo Archive / CBS via Getty Images
By Gael Fashingbauer Cooper

Actor Sherman Hemsley, famous for playing Archie Bunker's former neighbor George Jefferson in the "All in the Family" spin-off "The Jeffersons," has died at 74, his representative said in a statement to Reuters.
On "The Jeffersons," Hemsley played a dry-cleaning tycoon who'd worked his way up from a small store to a chain. Isabel Sanford played his wife Louise, whom George often called Weezie, and Marla Gibbs played the couple's maid, Florence.


As with producer Norman Lear's "All in the Family," the show didn't shy away from racial humor and jokes. Hemsley's George was in his own way as stubborn and prejudiced as Archie Bunker, regularly trying to exploit his own maid, and often delivering jokes at the expense of Helen and Tom Willis, a married couple of different races.
"The Jeffersons" ran from 1975 to 1985. After that show ended, Hemsley moved on to star as Deacon Earnest Frye on the sitcom "Amen."

Hemsley also performed on Broadway and appeared on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," "The Hughleys" and "Clunkers." He also voiced Triceratops B.P. Richfield on Jim Henson's "Dinosaurs."
Hemsley was nominated for an Emmy and a Golden Globe, both for his "Jeffersons" role.
In 1989, he released a single, "Ain't That A Kick in the Head."
Hemsley never married and has no children. He was living in El Paso, Texas at the time of his death.

Share your favorite memories of his roles on our Facebook page.

George Jefferson has been the Number Two trending Topic on Twitter for the last 2 Hours.

Al in The Family(9) and The Jeffersons(3) Have also been trending for the last half Hour.

RIP Sherman Hemsley was Trending in the Top Ten at one point.

Sad news.

:rip:

One of the best shows of its era.

Always liked Sherman and was sad to read the news. :(

:rip:

Very sad news, may he rest in peace.

TV tributes will be announced soon. TV Land, TV One and Antenna TV could do something. Stay tuned. Centric will air his 227 and Wayans Bros. episodes tomorrow:

Centric Honors Sherman Hemsley
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
12:00PM 227: The Big Deal
5:00PM Wayans Brothers: It’s Shawn, It’s Marlon, It’s Super Boys
9:00PM Wayans Brothers: It’s Shawn, It’s Marlon, It’s Super Boys

Very sad. RIP, Sherman. The Jeffersons were funny on All in the Family and when they got there own show, they were funny too.

Btw, the episode of Fresh Prince, where Will and Lisa go to couples counseling and meet George and Weezy was hilarious.

And tvOne will have a Friday night The Jeffersons marathon from 8p-2a followed by Amen from 2-3a in memory of Sherman Hemsley! More info soon

I read that he died from natural causes, I just don't buy that as a cause of death, could it have been a heart attack ?? was there an autopsy yet ???
natural causes just doesn't sit right with me.

By the way ET just announced Sherman Hemsley death and he said e lived in El Paso Texas.

Regarding Sherman, a wonderful actor who did other things besides JEFFERSONS AND AMEN, I saw him on a rerun of INCREDIBLE HULK recently! There were rumors about his private life for years, which some might figure out. I know about 4 years ago he was touring the country doing a stand up type of performance and it was canceled due to some illness. Note in the El Paso paper it was his nurse who found him, so he must have been sick to have had a nurse tending to him.

Here is a celebrity tweet from someone who knew Sherman from when was a little kid:

@LennyKravitz Rest in peace Sherman Hemsley. You are legendary. Your contribution changed the fabric of American culture...

TV tributes will be announced soon. TV Land, TV One and Antenna TV could do something. Stay tuned. Centric will air his 227 and Wayans Bros. episodes tomorrow:

Centric Honors Sherman Hemsley
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
12:00PM 227: The Big Deal
5:00PM Wayans Brothers: It’s Shawn, It’s Marlon, It’s Super Boys
9:00PM Wayans Brothers: It’s Shawn, It’s Marlon, It’s Super Boys


I don't expect TV Land to do anything. Let's see what Antenna TV does

I don't expect TV Land to do anything. Let's see what Antenna TV does

From TVLand:

"Stay tuned, TV Land fans, we are in the process of planning memorial activities for Sherman Hemsley. We'll update you when we have more information".

From TVLand:

"Stay tuned, TV Land fans, we are in the process of planning memorial activities for Sherman Hemsley. We'll update you when we have more information".


Knowing them it will probably be a 2 hour marathon that starts at 4am and ends at 6am


Where did that statement come from? Facebook?

:rip: :(

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RIP To one of the greatest of all time. I can't believe it either. Just a couple days ago. I was wondering what he was doing now days. I heard he was on House of Payne not to long ago. He was a legend and an Icon. Thanks for all the laughs George.

I guess I don't believe because I thought he lived in Sherman Oaks, CA

Not Texas. or maybe I;m hoping it was a major screw up by the media


He did live in sherman oaks, ca, but several years ago. In the mid-1990s he moved to Las Vegas where he lived for several years, moving to El Paso around four or five years ago.

Knowing them it will probably be a 2 hour marathon that starts at 4am and ends at 6am


Where did that statement come from? Facebook?

"This just in! We remember Sherman Hemsley with a 4-hour marathon of "The Jeffersons" this Saturday starting at noon ET. Check back here for the latest details, including the episodes we will be featuring. Share your favorites here!"

Yeah, but it was on tvland site

"This just in! We remember Sherman Hemsley with a 4-hour marathon of "The Jeffersons" this Saturday starting at noon ET. Check back here for the latest details, including the episodes we will be featuring. Share your favorites here!"

Yeah, but it was on tvland site
From TV Land Facebook Page:
This just in! We remember Sherman Hemsley with a 4-hour marathon of "The Jeffersons" this Saturday starting at noon ET. Check back here for the latest details, including the episodes we will be featuring. Share your favorites here!

TV Land is a JOKE. What the f*ck is a 4 hour marathon for a Legend?

Marla Gibbs statement:
“I am shocked, and thought Sherman was doing very well. I am saddened to hear that Sherman has made his transition. We were trying to come up with a new show that we could participate in, but of course, that cannot happen now.”


http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2012/07/24/sherman-hemsley-star-of-the-jeffersons-dead-at-74/?mod=google_news_blog

Sherman Hemsley, Star of ‘The Jeffersons,’ Dead at 74
Actor and comedian Sherman Hemsley has passed away at the age of 74, reportedly in his El Paso, Texas home. The cause of his death is not yet known.

Hemsley was best known for his role as the family man and businessman George Jefferson in the sitcom “The Jeffersons,” which ran from 1975 to 1985.

Marla Gibbs, who co-starred in “The Jeffersons,” sent Speakeasy this statement: “I am shocked, and thought Sherman was doing very well. I am saddened to hear that Sherman has made his transition. We were trying to come up with a new show that we could participate in, but of course, that cannot happen now.”

“The Jeffersons” was a spinoff of “All in the Family,” which featured Hemsley as the same character. After two seasons he moved onto “The Jeffersons” where he co-starred with Isabel Sanford and Gibbs, among others. He played the role of George for 11 seasons.

The show made a mark in television history for its funny, biting, sometimes slapstick humor, and for putting an entrepreneurial upper middle class black family front and center in a television program. The show’s soulful theme song was also an announcement of purpose: “Well we’re movin on up/ To the east side/ To a deluxe apartment in the sky/ Movin on up/ To the east side/ We finally got a piece of the pie.”

Hemsley would go on to star in “The Love Boat,” “Amen” and to voice a character in “Dinosaurs.”

Before becoming an actor, Hemsley served in the Air Force for four years.

He was unmarried and had no children.

Gibbs said in her statement “Sherman was one of the most generous co-stars I have ever worked with. He happily set me up so that I could slam him, and I did the same for him. I shall miss him deeply.”

You can leave your thoughts about Hemsley in the comments.

still don't understand why usatoday.com and

the hometown philly news site is not mentioning the news

Philadelphia ABC-6 and Philly.com




R.I.P., Sherman. You were a great one!! You will be missed by all!!!!! :(

RIP, Sherman. :( I'll be doing the George Jefferson walk in your honor.

RIP, Sherman. :( I'll be doing the George Jefferson walk in your honor.


You and me both:D

I just came onto the boards a little while ago. So sorry to hear this. Sherman made many strong contributions to classic groundbreaking shows. He will be deeply missed. RIP Sherman.

TV Land is a JOKE. What the f*ck is a 4 hour marathon for a Legend?

You got that right. What a sorry as*ed excuse for a nostalgia channel. You can have 'em.

You got that right. What a sorry as*ed excuse for a nostalgia channel. You can have 'emma.


Hopefully Antenna TV steps up to the plate

I was surprised to find out about this tonight. I expected IMDb to post a big banner announcing his death, but they still have him among their news items, so it's not like they're completley disregarding the man.

What is somewhat remarkable to me is how YOUNG he was. When The Jeffersons started in 1975, he was in his late 30's. To me, he always looked OLDER than his age, which is why he and Weezy looked the same age.

I think this is pretty reliable, but Sherman was a big prog rock fan, including knowing the members of the band YES, and supposedly dropped LSD with the lead singer. Hemsley was also a big fan of another group called Gong and even invited the lead singer of that group to LA. Upon leaving the airport in a limo, Sherm fired up a joint and was shocked that the lead singer of his favorite band did not toke up.

The singer also describes two Puerto Ricans in the basement of the house cooking LSD, with a sign of warning not to open the door without confirming who that person was. He also claims to have seen freebase cocaine there.

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/jeffersons-star-sherman-hemsley-had-lsd-lab-recorded-002809921.html

I'd have a feeling George Jefferson would not like Sherman Hemsley!

wow, i never knew George took a few hits back in the mid 70's back then.

also i never knew that he was a fan of rock/rock & roll/heavy metal!

I just hope that after God welcomed him to Glory, that Isabel, Franklin, Roxie, Mike, Paul, and Zara were there to greet him.

I just hope that after God welcomed him to Glory, that Isabel, Franklin, Roxie, Mike, Paul, and Zara were there to greet him.

and also call them jive turkeys & honkies too (LOL!)

We will miss you George Jefferson (1970s), Deacon Frye (1980s) and Willie Goode (1990s).

I betcha they're probably gonna light fires under the DVD companies to release more Sherman hemsley shows (like "Amen", "Goode Behavior" and maybe the rest of "The Jeffersons"), mark my words. Shame though. ohno:

We will miss you George Jefferson (1970s), Deacon Frye (1980s) and Willie Goode (1990s).

I betcha they're probably gonna light fires under the DVD companies to release more Sherman hemsley shows (like "Amen", "Goode Behavior" and maybe the rest of "The Jeffersons"), mark my words. Shame though. ohno:


I don't think so, he can't even get a proper tribute so I know for a fact this won't lead to any DVD releases

Huge shock. :( R.I.P. Sherman.

Regarding Sherman, a wonderful actor who did other things besides JEFFERSONS AND AMEN, I saw him on a rerun of INCREDIBLE HULK recently!

I remember that episode of the Incredible Hulk. Interesting to see him without a mustache because The Jeffersons was still on the air at the time and he always had one on that show. :lol:

He didn't make too many movies, but I enjoyed his appearances in Mr. Nanny and Screwed.

When Isabel Died they released season 3, when Franklin died they released season 5 and when Mike vans died they released Season 6. Maybe now they will release season 7. They should never have to wait until a Actor Dies before release a Season of a Show on DVD! Just get them out already.

:rip: Sherman Hemsley

I remember that episode of the Incredible Hulk. Interesting to see him without a mustache because The Jeffersons was still on the air at the time and he always had one on that show. :lol:

He didn't make too many movies, but I enjoyed his appearances in Mr. Nanny and Screwed.


Now I have to get this ep in my Sherman Hensley collection

Now I have to get this ep in my Sherman Hensley collection

That was a good episode of the Hulk with him on there

:rip: Mr. Hemsley...thank you for the memories and the laughter.

A few years ago, he was an in-studio guest at Cleveland's Fox affiliate's morning show:

http://fox8.com/2012/07/25/remembering-sherman-hemsley-actors-fox-8-interview/

Full list of TV marathons:

http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2012/07/remembering-sherman-hemsley-jeffersons.html

Is the last season avilable in the trading circuit? Was there a final episode made that had closure to the series or no? I had quit watching the show probably around 1983, maybe got burned out on it or something only to stumble across it a couple years later and was shocked to see it still on the air. I think Alice, Jeffersons, Dukes of Hazzard probably ran a season or two longer than they should have.

Perhaps in the case of the late astronaut Sally Ride, we will find out more about Sherman's private life not that it matters a great deal, but then again maybe not and his wishes may have been not to reveal things publicly even after the fact.

Is the last season avilable in the trading circuit? Was there a final episode made that had closure to the series or no? I had quit watching the show probably around 1983, maybe got burned out on it or something only to stumble across it a couple years later and was shocked to see it still on the air. I think Alice, Jeffersons, Dukes of Hazzard probably ran a season or two longer than they should have.

Perhaps in the case of the late astronaut Sally Ride, we will find out more about Sherman's private life not that it matters a great deal, but then again maybe not and his wishes may have been not to reveal things publicly even after the fact.


I have the last season from TV One

Off topic a bit but Norman Lear is writing s book(Memoir and about the shows he created)) that will be coming out sometime in the near future,

Norman Lear statement about Sherman:
http://triblive.com/news/2267672-74/hemsley-jeffersons-family-character-archie-bunker-jefferson-george-lear-acting

"He was a love of a guy" and "immensely talented," Norman Lear, producer of "The Jeffersons" and "All in the Family," said after learning of his death. El Paso police said the actor was found dead at a local home where neighbors said he'd lived for years, and that no foul play is suspected.

"When the Jeffersons moved in next door to the Bunkers, I wanted to deliver the George Jefferson who could stand up to Archie Bunker," Lear recalled Tuesday. "It took some weeks before I remembered having seen Sherman in `Purlie' on Broadway."

Hemsley read for the part and "the minute he opened his mouth he was George Jefferson," Lear said. Hemsley was smaller than O'Connor's Archie but "he was every bit as strong as Archie," Lear said.

It Interesting that Norman Lear has now outlived most of the (Leading) Stars on all his Shows (Carroll, Redd, Isabel, Sherman, Beatrice, Esther).

This can't be true, No. This is a ****ing dream


I wish is was. It was almost unthinkable. Hey, House of Payne on MY TV in my area will be airng the "Curtis Jefferson" episode tomorrow 7/26/12. The ep may be airing in your area too. Check the listings.

@ Solomon: This Curtis Jefferson episode airs in Philly on 17 at 5:30pm. (7/26/12) Just wanted to give you a heads up.

@ Solomon: This Curtis Jefferson episode airs in Philly on 17 at 5:30pm. (7/26/12) Just wanted to give you a heads up.


Thanks my recorder will be set

I wish is was. It was almost unthinkable. Hey, House of Payne on MY TV in my area will be airng the "Curtis Jefferson" episode tomorrow 7/26/12. The ep may be airing in your area too. Check the listings.
Was that Sherman's last tv appearance?

Clifton Davis of Amen's comment about Sherman

Actor Clifton Davis, who worked with him on that show, told CNN, "“The world has lost a great comedic actor who was very, very shy off-camera, and came alive when the red light went on... He will be surely missed. Both my thoughts and prayers are with him. We’re going to miss him. He’s gone all too soon."

http://www.hlntv.com/article/2012/07/24/sherman-hemsley-dead-74

Was that Sherman's last tv appearance?


Yes, according to IMDB. It was also his last appearance as George Jefferson in this 2011 episode.

That's a shame.

here are 4 commercials featuring the late Sherman Hemsley:

Total 1986:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAa3E0wFf40

Jiffy Lube w/Dick Van Patten 1988:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6U3xkdV4qSM

Old Navy w/Tia and Tamara Mowery from Sister,Sister 2000:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJe1riU5ryc

Denny's w/Isabella "Weezy" Sanford 2002:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZatrSDeNKg

Thanks my recorder will be set
Cool. The ep is airing now here in New York. We get the show at 8:30 E/T

I'm just surprised a good man like him never got married. I'm sure Norman Lear was thinking he would go first before any of them. I know he is very sad.

well, just to put a smile on your face and to give you fond memories i'm going to show everybody of few remix of the famous George Jefferson dance:


Pepto Bismol Remix:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECV9T5qTtkk

Verdean Mix:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbY-M55bGIo

Stayin Alive w/ The Bee Gees:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6h-dkradB6A&feature=fvwrel


Enjoy!

Antenna TV will commemorate the life of Sherman Hemsley this Sunday, July 29 with "All in the Family - Tribute to Sherman Hemsley." The three hour marathon will begin at 9pm ET/6pm PT and feature six George Jefferson themed episodes of All in the Family. They will include his first appearance ever as that character and The Jeffersons backdoor pilot episode that aired as an All in the Family episode.

9:00pm All in the Family "Henry's Farewell"
9:30pm All in the Family "Lionel's Engagement"
10:00pm All in the Family "Pay the Twenty Dollars"
10:30pm All in the Family "Lionel, the Live-In"
11:00pm All in the Family "George and Archie Make a Deal"
11:30pm All in the Family "The Jeffersons Move Up"

Read more about other tributes:
http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2012/07/remembering-sherman-hemsley-jeffersons.html

I saw that CW 30 in Memphis was going to be airing the House of Payne episode with Sherman Hemsley in it tonight at 6:30 as well. I meant to tape it, but I forgot. But I'm sure I can find it somewhere online.

Cool. The ep is airing now here in New York. We get the show at 8:30 E/T



I was at the hospital all day with my mom so I didn't get to see it. I tried programming my DVD recorder but I did something wrong and didn't record it.

I was at the hospital all day with my mom so I didn't get to see it. I tried programming my DVD recorder but I did something wrong and didn't record it.

You needn't worry. I can send you a copy.

I saw that CW 30 in Memphis was going to be airing the House of Payne episode with Sherman Hemsley in it tonight at 6:30 as well. I meant to tape it, but I forgot. But I'm sure I can find it somewhere online.

If my DVD Recorder doesn't act up then I can run you off a copy. No worry about paying anything.

You needn't worry. I can send you a copy.


Cool, thanks

so i guess that nobody watch the George Jefferson dance remixes i linked from youtube huh?

well, just to put a smile on your face and to give you fong memories i'm going to show everybody of few remix of the famous George Jefferson dance:


Pepto Bismol Remix:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECV9T5qTtkk

Verdean Mix:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbY-M55bGIo

Stayin Alive w/ The Bee Gees:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6h-dkradB6A&feature=fvwrel


Enjoy!



He also danced on the stage with Tony T. Johnson and another boy in talent shows on the sitcom, Amen.

He also dressed up as James Brown, doing his song Livin' in America. James Brown also appeared in that same ep. :)

so i guess that nobody watch the George Jefferson dance remixes i linked from youtube huh?


How rude of me! I watched it yesterday but didn't comment. I got sidetracked yesterday at the time I was thinking of leaving a comment. I did watch it and I must say that Sherman sure can get down to a song that can give adjectives about body complications. LOL.

I thought it was well edited. If nobody else does, I thank you for doing that. I let it play it in the background as I took caare of something. I think I may play again for another round today.

Thanks, Chief! :wave:

How rude of me! I watched it yesterday but didn't comment. I got sidetracked yesterday at the time I was thinking of leaving a comment. I did watch it and I must say that Sherman sure can get down to a song that can give adjectives about body complications. LOL.

I thought it was well edited. If nobody else does, I thank you for doing that. I let it play it in the background as I took caare of something. I think I may play again for another round today.

Thanks, Chief! :wave:


no problem Greg Lee/Kevin Shinick (LOL!),BY THE WAY should i ask about that something that you took "Caare" of or not?

no problem Greg Lee/Kevin Shinick (LOL!),BY THE WAY should i ask about that something that you took "Caare" of or not?

LOL. You crazy! LOL. Seriously, I do thank you for posting that. As far as what I was taking care of, it was paperwork. LOL.

well, just to put a smile on your face and to give you fond memories i'm going to show everybody of few remix of the famous George Jefferson dance:


Pepto Bismol Remix:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECV9T5qTtkk

Verdean Mix:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbY-M55bGIo

Stayin Alive w/ The Bee Gees:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6h-dkradB6A&feature=fvwrel



He always danced a lot better when he danced with someone else
Enjoy!

LOL. You crazy! LOL. Seriously, I do thank you for posting that. As far as what I was taking care of, it was paperwork. LOL.


paperwork huh, well that seem to make sense!

also The Greg Lee/Kevin Shinick joke was about the hosts from the PBS kids game shows Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego & Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego respectively!

:rip: Mr. Hemsley...thank you for the memories and the laughter.

A few years ago, he was an in-studio guest at Cleveland's Fox affiliate's morning show:

http://fox8.com/2012/07/25/remembering-sherman-hemsley-actors-fox-8-interview/

Monika this clip was fantastic; you're the best!

here are 4 commercials featuring the late Sherman Hemsley:

Total 1986:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAa3E0wFf40

Jiffy Lube w/Dick Van Patten 1988:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6U3xkdV4qSM

Old Navy w/Tia and Tamara Mowery from Sister,Sister 2000:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJe1riU5ryc

Denny's w/Isabella "Weezy" Sanford 2002:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZatrSDeNKg

These were fun! Thanks for posting them

What's with all the petty bickering and stuff in this thread? Cast Member vs Recurring Guest Star? Really? And I don't get the poster who kept accusing all the reports of his death as being lies.

He was 74 years old. When people who are elderly (70s and beyond) pass away, natural causes is commonly used as the cause of death. It just means that due to age their bodies gave out. There is nothing sinister about it. It's sad that he had no family at all. I hope he had lots of friends and people who cared about him.

RIP Sherman, you will be missed but the legacy of laughter you left behind will live forever.

What's with all the petty bickering and stuff in this thread? Cast Member vs Recurring Guest Star? Really? And I don't get the poster who kept accusing all the reports of his death as being lies.

He was 74 years old. When people who are elderly (70s and beyond) pass away, natural causes is commonly used as the cause of death. It just means that due to age their bodies gave out. There is nothing sinister about it. It's sad that he had no family at all. I hope he had lots of friends and people who cared about him.

RIP Sherman, you will be missed but the legacy of laughter you left behind will live forever.





I wasn't aware of that. Sherman had no family?

I want to know that why did it take for Sherman to die for all this Jeffersons fans to come out and start posting? Where was all these people 2 months ago?

I wasn't aware of that. Sherman had no family?


He wasn't married and didn't have kids

What's with all the petty bickering and stuff in this thread? Cast Member vs Recurring Guest Star? Really? And I don't get the poster who kept accusing all the reports of his death as being lies.

He was 74 years old. When people who are elderly (70s and beyond) pass away, natural causes is commonly used as the cause of death. It just means that due to age their bodies gave out. There is nothing sinister about it. It's sad that he had no family at all. I hope he had lots of friends and people who cared about him.

RIP Sherman, you will be missed but the legacy of laughter you left behind will live forever.


At the time this was reported I didn't want to believe and was hoping it was a LIE. So that's why I didn't believe it especially when I saw it was from tmz.com

He wasn't married and didn't have kids


Wow! I had no idea. That is kind of sad. He was a great actor though. I always thought he was hillarious. I used to watch the show with my Grandma when I was a kid. I haven't seen it in a long time. But I am going to see if the library has it. What about brothers and sisters?

Wow! I had no idea. That is kind of sad. He was a great actor though. I always thought he was hillarious. I used to watch the show with my Grandma when I was a kid. I haven't seen it in a long time. But I am going to see if the library has it. What about brothers and sisters?


Now that I;m not sure about, don't know if he had brothers or sisters

These were fun! Thanks for posting them

i'm glad that yu enjoyed them,OH Nuts!

I want to know that why did it take for Sherman to die for all this Jeffersons fans to come out and start posting? Where was all these people 2 months ago?
I'm with you. People are so lame. Posts and forums are suppose to be active all the time, not just when deaths, birthdays, and weddings come around. TVFactFan, I'm on your side. Grow up people!

Another TV legend gone from us in a horrible year for sitcom deaths. I heard about it last Thursday while watching a football game and I felt very sad.


I wasn't a big fan of the Jeffersons or the other Norman Lear shows, but I did love to watch Sherman Hemsley and thought that he was a funny man. I remember seeing him in "Amen" too and I also loved him on "Dinosaurs". That was a show that was cancelled much too soon. It was hilarious!


Regarding "The Jeffersons", there were a couple of favourite episodes of mine that reveal to me what a fine actor he was. The first was the one where Gary Coleman was a guest star around a year or two before he starred on "Diff'rent Strokes" and you could tell then that he was headed for future stardom. The scenes that Gary and Sherman did together were wonderful and it showed a softer side that we didn't see before from George Jefferson, particularly on "All In The Family" when the character was portrayed as a black Archie Bunker. I don't know if Sherman and Gary worked together after that but I'm sure they could have made a great and believable father and son on some other series.

The other episode that I loved a lot was when Louise brought home a very shy little girl who wouldn't talk or play with anyone and always looked sad and miserable until she met George and, to everyone's surprise, they instantly connected. The girl immediately starts to talk and act like him and starts calling everyone "honkies" like George does. This made Louise mad and she kept blaming George for being a bad influence on her but then she sees how happy they are together and thanks him for bringing the little girl out of her shell and making a new and improved person out of her.

I think that's the way that Sherman should be remembered. He might have been a little rough around the edges and his style does take a while to get used to, but then you find that he can make you laugh and you feel happier afterwards. Thank you Sherman Helmsley for making the world laugh and making us all feel happier. Amen!!

I want to know that why did it take for Sherman to die for all this Jeffersons fans to come out and start posting? Where was all these people 2 months ago?

Obviously people wanted to offer their condolences and why even question it when The Jeffersons is one of the most active of the 70's sitcoms boards?

I'm with you. People are so lame. Posts and forums are suppose to be active all the time, not just when deaths, birthdays, and weddings come around. TVFactFan, I'm on your side. Grow up people!

Nobody here is lame and needs to grow up, posts and forums are not going to be active all the time. People are going to post their thoughts and comments when a well known celebrity such as Sherman Hemsley dies. It's been that way for years so deal with it.

Obviously people wanted to offer their condolences and why even question it when The Jeffersons is one of the most active of the 70's sitcoms boards?



Nobody here is lame and needs to grow up, posts and forums are not going to be active all the time. People are going to post their thoughts and comments when a well known celebrity such as Sherman Hemsley dies. It's been that way for years so deal with it.


These are fair enough statements, you guys. He's on the money. ;)

Obviously people wanted to offer their condolences and why even question it when The Jeffersons is one of the most active of the 70's sitcoms boards?



Nobody here is lame and needs to grow up, posts and forums are not going to be active all the time. People are going to post their thoughts and comments when a well known celebrity such as Sherman Hemsley dies. It's been that way for years so deal with it.



Jeffersons is one of the most active boards on the site???? Now that's funny

Jeffersons is one of the most active boards on the site???? Now that's funny

Granted, other forums have more activity but I think The Jeffersons with 1,662 threads is very respectable.

Granted, other forums have more activity but I think The Jeffersons with 1,662 threads is very respectable.


Yes that's true. But really none of the 70's sitcoms message boards have been that active lately

...and the posts just keep on coming!

Sherman Hemsley, who played George Jefferson on The Jeffersons, has died at 74, according to police.

The actor played Jefferson in All in the Family and its successful spin-off, The Jeffersons.

He also played Deacon Ernest Frye on Amen.

Hemsley died at his home in El Paso, Texas, police tell TMZ. El Paso TV news station KVIA also reports the actor died there, citing a friend.

Hemsley had no wife or children.

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20614528,00.html

It looks like Sherman Hemsley is buried...along with his name.

Now he and Carroll O'Connor are in Heaven.

It looks like Sherman Hemsley is buried...along with his name.

Now he and Carroll O'Connor are in Heaven.



There once was a rumor floating around, suggesting that he might have been gay.

They both played racists against each other, as did Red Foxx in Sanford & Son.

where does it say hes buried where at

where does it say hes buried where at




I'm not sure if it was ever said where he was buried.

Try here to see;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherman_Hemsley .

I just watched an ep of Amen, titled Child's Play, where Sherman Hemsley as the Deacon, was taking over the church's day care center.

The kids had tied him to a chair, while they romped around the room making noise. One kid was crying, so the Deacon turned on some music and began dancing. The kids soon followed suit and joined him with the dancing. Michael Oliver (of Problem Child 1 & 2) was a guest in that episode. :)

I just watched an ep of Amen, titled Child's Play, where Sherman Hemsley as the Deacon, was taking over the church's day care center.

The kids had tied him to a chair, while they romped around the room making noise. One kid was crying, so the Deacon turned on some music and began dancing. The kids soon followed suit and joined him with the dancing. Michael Oliver (of Problem Child 1 & 2) was a guest in that episode. :)


not trying to be off topic here but i think that Cliff Huxtable would have done the same thing.

not trying to be off topic here but i think that Cliff Huxtable would have done the same thing.




He used to work with children. Not sure if he still does.

Keisha Knight Pullium worked with him and starred in The Cosbys as Rudi when she was just a little girl. Before that she starred in Berry Gordy's The Last Dragon when she was a baby (toddler).

She now plays Miranda on Tyler Perry's House of Payne.

Incidentally, just last year, Sherman Hemsley and Marla Gibbs had reprised their familiar roles as George Jefferson & Frorence Johnston in an ep of House of Payne! :)

He used to work with children. Not sure if he still does.

Keisha Knight Pullium worked with him and starred in The Cosbys as Rudi when she was just a little girl. Before that she starred in Berry Gordy's The Last Dragon when she was a baby (toddler).

She now plays Miranda on Tyler Perry's House of Payne.

Incidentally, just last year, Sherman Hemsley and Marla Gibbs had reprised their familiar roles as George Jefferson & Frorence Johnston in an ep of House of Payne! :)

no offense, but i'm not a big fan of Tyler Perry's work nor do i care about watching his Movies/tv shows but i heard in that episode the dad was playing as george Jefferson i assume.

TMZ is reporting Sherman died from a cancerous mass that was found on his lung

http://www.tmz.com/2012/08/07/sherman-hemsley-death-certificate/

TMZ is reporting Sherman died from a cancerous mass that was found on his lung

http://www.tmz.com/2012/08/07/sherman-hemsley-death-certificate/


wow, that's a surprise i think that nobody would've guess!

well anyway, i know this maybe late and this is somewhat related but they are still a tribute to him and both of them do use sample from this classic theme song from the popular (1975-85) CBS sitcom so see if you can guess on what these two different rap songs they are sampling from.

Nelly and the St. Lunatics-Batter Up (2001):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNGaa5Opfmc

B. Rich-Woah Now (2002):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0JqIlpG5iU

enjoy!

R.I.P
SHERMAN ALEXANDER HEMSLEY
(1938-2012)

TMZ is reporting Sherman died from a cancerous mass that was found on his lung

http://www.tmz.com/2012/08/07/sherman-hemsley-death-certificate/
I wonder if he got the chemo and radiation therapy. I didn't even know he had cancer.

I wonder if he got the chemo and radiation therapy. I didn't even know he had cancer.

According to this article, he didn't get radiation or chemotherapy:
http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/2012/08/medical-examiner-confirms-actor-sherman-hemsleys-cause-of-death/

It does say he was aware of his condition, but it doesn't say why he didn't go for therapy.

Once again, R.I.P. Sherman Hemsley, you have moved on up to the de-luxe apartment in the sky! :rip:

According to this article, he didn't get radiation or chemotherapy:
http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/2012/08/medical-examiner-confirms-actor-sherman-hemsleys-cause-of-death/

It does say he was aware of his condition, but it doesn't say why he didn't go for therapy.

Once again, R.I.P. Sherman Hemsley, you have moved on up to the de-luxe apartment in the sky! :rip:

...while he finally got a piece of the pie! (LOL!)

According to this article, he didn't get radiation or chemotherapy:
http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/2012/08/medical-examiner-confirms-actor-sherman-hemsleys-cause-of-death/

It does say he was aware of his condition, but it doesn't say why he didn't go for therapy.

Once again, R.I.P. Sherman Hemsley, you have moved on up to the de-luxe apartment in the sky! :rip:

He could have found out too late and he probably decided to let it run it's course.

He could have found out too late and he probably decided to let it run it's course.


well if he did then i say that he is a very brave and bold man!

anyway has anybody seen the two different music videos i put up in thread #145 and guess what the theme song their sampling yet? well, if you havent then i urge you to do that now.

now listen folks, i know that these two rappers are not associated with this thread at all but the theme song that both Nelly & B. Rich were sampling is so i'm going to make you a deal with you folks after seeing both music videos tell me what theme song they are sampling in your thread by typing in the title of the show then i can tell you if you are right or not ok!

According to this article, he didn't get radiation or chemotherapy:
http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/2012/08/medical-examiner-confirms-actor-sherman-hemsleys-cause-of-death/

It does say he was aware of his condition, but it doesn't say why he didn't go for therapy.

Once again, R.I.P. Sherman Hemsley, you have moved on up to the de-luxe apartment in the sky! :rip:

RIP to one of the most iconic actors in American history! George Jefferson wa right up there with Jack Tripper and FUNNIER than Bunker!

I just don't see why he didn't take the treatment to try to extend his life?? 74 can be relatively young when Weezy lived to almost 87!

Anyone know if he was a smoker?

RIP to one of the most iconic actors in American history! George Jefferson wa right up there with Jack Tripper and FUNNIER than Bunker!

I just don't see why he didn't take the treatment to try to extend his life?? 74 can be relatively young when Weezy lived to almost 87!

Anyone know if he was a smoker?


did you read his wikipedia article?

did you read his wikipedia article?

It just says a cancerous mass on his lung which I already knew. Why not get the treatment to live longer?

Was he a smoker?

Sherman's memorial service has been set:

http://mobile.philly.com/news/?wss=/philly/news&id=165935366

It just says a cancerous mass on his lung which I already knew. Why not get the treatment to live longer?

Was he a smoker?

Sherman's memorial service has been set:

http://mobile.philly.com/news/?wss=/philly/news&id=165935366

well for the memorial service thing that's great, for the smoking thing i don't know also did you see the musics videos of Nelly and B.Rich and guess what theme song their were sampling?

well for the memorial service thing that's great, for the smoking thing i don't know also did you see the musics videos of Nelly and B.Rich and guess what theme song their were sampling?

No...what's that got to do with Sherman?

No...what's that got to do with Sherman?



well if you havent figured it out or mostly least everybody Nelly & The St. Lunatics Batter Up from 2001 & B.Rich's Woah Now from 2002 both sample the theme song from "The Jeffersons" in which Sherman Hemsley plays George Jefferson also speaking of Sherman Hemsley he apperead in Nelly's Batter Up Music video as well doing his infamous "George Jefferson Dance".

well if you havent figured it out or mostly least everybody Nelly & The St. Lunatics Batter Up from 2001 & B.Rich's Woah Now from 2002 both sample the theme song from "The Jeffersons" in which Sherman Hemsley plays George Jefferson also speaking of Sherman Hemsley he apperead in Nelly's Batter Up Music video as well doing his infamous "George Jefferson Dance".

That still doesn't answer WHY he didn't take chemo and radiation when doctors told him to!

That still doesn't answer WHY he didn't take chemo and radiation when doctors told him to!

Probably because once Cancer gets to a certain stage, Radiation and Chemo doesn't help. Doctors will tell the patient to let it run it's course.

Probably because once Cancer gets to a certain stage, Radiation and Chemo doesn't help. Doctors will tell the patient to let it run it's course.
If I was terminally ill with cancer, I know I would not take chemo or radiation.

If I was terminally ill with cancer, I know I would not take chemo or radiation.

Well if you were terminally ill then the Chemo and Radiation would not work. It would just make you feel sicker. Plus the doctors would not schedule you for it.

That still doesn't answer WHY he didn't take chemo and radiation when doctors told him to!


well to be really honest with you Big3CompanyFan these music videos by Neyy and B.Rich were originally supposed to be a tribute to the late Sherman Hemsley that's all.


as for not taking the chemo and radiation i guess he wanted to take it like a man since he already knew he was sick and i guess that he was hurt that he didn't have a wife and kids while he was alive.

do these responses answer your question sir?

well to be really honest with you Big3CompanyFan these music videos by Neyy and B.Rich were originally supposed to be a tribute to the late Sherman Hemsley that's all.


as for not taking the chemo and radiation i guess he wanted to take it like a man since he already knew he was sick and i guess that he was hurt that he didn't have a wife and kids while he was alive.

do these responses answer your question sir?

If there was no chance to help him doctors would not have reccommended it! Look at Tony Scott who just killed himself. He had inoperable brain cancer.

The doctors told Sherman to HELP him! Sherman should've strutted in there doing the George walk!

If there was no chance to help him doctors would not have reccommended it! Look at Tony Scott who just killed himself. He had inoperable brain cancer.

The doctors told Sherman to HELP him! Sherman should've strutted in there doing the George walk!


in other words Tony Scott committed suicide if i am not mistaken!

as for the George Jefferson walk thing he would do it if he wasn't that Ill of course.

Please close this thread, I;m so sick of seeing one stupid post after another by

let'swatchtv

Please close this thread, I;m so sick of seeing one stupid post after another by

let'swatchtv


well TVFactFan, if you don't want me to visit this thread anymore then i understand sir and i do apologize for my inconvenience.

did you read his wikipedia article?





Here it is as posted on Wikipedia.org; / :(


On July 24, 2012, Hemsley died at his home in El Paso, Texas. He died as a result of a cancerous mass on his lung, according to the El Paso County Texas Medical Examiner.[12][13] He was 74 years old.

Here it is as posted on Wikipedia.org; / :(


On July 24, 2012, Hemsley died at his home in El Paso, Texas. He died as a result of a cancerous mass on his lung, according to the El Paso County Texas Medical Examiner.[12][13] He was 74 years old.

We already knew that.

I'd like to hear from Sherman's agent why he refused treatment when doctors recommended it!

We already knew that.

I'd like to hear from Sherman's agent why he refused treatment when doctors recommended it!



He probably found out that it was too far advanced and decided not to fight it. :(

He probably found out that it was too far advanced and decided not to fight it. :(
I agree! That what I think also. He could have had Cancer before and then it probably went into Remission and then when it came back it may have been in a later stage then when it was caught before, It may have been to late to do anything and so he probably decided to just leave with it for the rest of his life. Some peoples do decide live with cancer for the rest of their life after it comes back and decide not to get anymore treatment(Chemo/Radiation surgery)

I have a Aunt who has Colon Cancer, she caught it at stage 3 a back in March but had been sick for a while before that. she had Surgery last month. She has said that if it(Cancer) comes back(Returns) later that she is not going to get any treatment for it and that she will just live with until Death. That could have been the situation that Sherman was in, He has cancer went into Remission and it came back and so he decided just to live with it until death and get any treatment.

You really can't judge anybody until you are in that exact same situation. You don't know what you will think or how you feel or what you will do until you are there in that exact moment.

I agree! That what I think also. He could have had Cancer before and then it probably went into Remission and then when it came back it may have been in a later stage then when it was caught before, It may have been to late to do anything and so he probably decided to just leave with it for the rest of his life. Some peoples do decide live with cancer for the rest of their life after it comes back and decide not to get anymore treatment(Chemo/Radiation surgery)

I have a Aunt who has Colon Cancer, she caught it at stage 3 a back in March but had been sick for a while before that. she had Surgery last month. She has said that if it(Cancer) comes back(Returns) later that she is not going to get any treatment for it and that she will just live with until Death. That could have been the situation that Sherman was in, He has cancer went into Remission and it came back and so he decided just to live with it until death and get any treatment.

You really can't judge anybody until you are in that exact same situation. You don't know what you will think or how you feel or what you will do until you are there in that exact moment.



it was never before revealed that he was even sick!

A friend of mine is in the hospital now because he has esophigal cancer. He had mainly went because he was experiencing pain in one of his legs. It turns out that they later found out that he has cancer in the esophigus.

I was later told that the treatment has stopped. He probably told the docs not to continue, so it sounds like he no longer wants to try to fight it now. :(

I agree! That what I think also. He could have had Cancer before and then it probably went into Remission and then when it came back it may have been in a later stage then when it was caught before, It may have been to late to do anything and so he probably decided to just leave with it for the rest of his life. Some peoples do decide live with cancer for the rest of their life after it comes back and decide not to get anymore treatment(Chemo/Radiation surgery)

I have a Aunt who has Colon Cancer, she caught it at stage 3 a back in March but had been sick for a while before that. she had Surgery last month. She has said that if it(Cancer) comes back(Returns) later that she is not going to get any treatment for it and that she will just live with until Death. That could have been the situation that Sherman was in, He has cancer went into Remission and it came back and so he decided just to live with it until death and get any treatment.

You really can't judge anybody until you are in that exact same situation. You don't know what you will think or how you feel or what you will do until you are there in that exact moment.

If Sherman previously had cancer we probably would've heard about it. I'd like hear the full story from his agent or family. Does anyone know if he had any family?

If Sherman previously had cancer we probably would've heard about it. I'd like hear the full story from his agent or family. Does anyone know if he had any family?

Not necessarily, some celebrities that have had cancer or any other serious illness like to keep it a private issue if possible and the only way you find out about it is after their passing. I also seriously doubt that his agent, family or anyone associated with Mr. Hemsley is going to discuss the matter freely with you or anyone else.

Not necessarily, some celebrities that have had cancer or any other serious illness like to keep it a private if possible and the only way you find out about it is after their passing. I also seriously doubt that his agent, family or anyone associated with Mr. Hemsley is going to discuss the matter freely with you or anyone else.

There's always a chance we get more info in the future. Not saying it's a sure thing.

Bea Arthur Died of Cancer in 2009 and Nobody(Nit even some of her most Closest Friends) Knew that she was sick and that she had cancer. We did not know she had cancer until she died in 2009 and the only thing we know Three years later is that she did of Cancer and nothing else has been said form her Friends, Family and not even her Agent! We don't know what cancer she even had although most say that it was most likely Lung Cancer. I don't think we will not find out anything else about Sherman except that he had cancer. he was a extreamly Private Person.

If Sherman previously had cancer we probably would've heard about it. I'd like hear the full story from his agent or family. Does anyone know if he had any family?



The toxicology report probably still has not been released yet. That should reveal more info on him.

Update on Sherman's burial:

http://news.yahoo.com/dispute-prevents-burial-sherman-hemsley-001730313.html

Update on Sherman's burial:

http://news.yahoo.com/dispute-prevents-burial-sherman-hemsley-001730313.html

So he leaves everything to his manager yet now his brother comes out of the woodwork to contest it. Anyone know if Sherman ever mentioned a brother?

So he leaves everything to his manager yet now his brother comes out of the woodwork to contest it. Anyone know if Sherman ever mentioned a brother?




Actually, and usually, that is what happens when a famous celeb dies.

It has happen with James Brown, Gary Coleman & Michael Jackson.

When a person is alive, it seems that no one cares much about him or her. But when a person dies, EVERYBODY comes out of the woodwork, to claim a piece of the pie!!!!!!

Money is the root of all evil!!!!!!!

Actually, and usually, that is what happens when a famous celeb dies.

It has happen with James Brown, Gary Coleman & Michael Jackson.

When a person is alive, it seems that no one cares much about him or her. But when a person dies, EVERYBODY comes out of the woodwork, to claim a piece of the pie!!!!!!

Money is the root of all evil!!!!!!!

I'm sure the proper authorities can straighten out whether Sherman had a brother and if this is really him.

I'm sure the proper authorities can straighten out whether Sherman had a brother and if this is really him.





DNA testing should be able to prove it and end all arguments. :(

DNA testing should be able to prove it and end all arguments. :(

I don't know if a DNA test is necessary. They may have other ways to find out if this guy is really Sherman's bro.