SHERMAN HEMSLEY has died - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 07-24-2012, 04:37 PM

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/sherma...he-jeffersons/

Brian Damage · 07-24-2012, 04:39 PM

Mr. Television · 07-24-2012, 04:39 PM

Oh God that's terrible.

Such a wonderful actor. R.I.P Sherman and thanks for the memories.

*ROGER* · 07-24-2012, 04:45 PM

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

TVFactFan · 07-24-2012, 04:51 PM

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

TVFactFan · 07-24-2012, 04:59 PM

I don't believe it

Have not seen it on cbsnews, nbcnews, or cnn

*ROGER* · 07-24-2012, 05:02 PM

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

Brian Damage · 07-24-2012, 05:04 PM

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...614528,00.html

TVFactFan · 07-24-2012, 05:05 PM

Haven't seen anything about it on

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

spunkygirl · 07-24-2012, 05:07 PM

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

MRPITT · 07-24-2012, 05:08 PM

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.

Johnny be good! · 07-24-2012, 05:09 PM

This man was for sure one of a kind.

USATVFAN · 07-24-2012, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragonflies

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!

Brian Damage · 07-24-2012, 05:13 PM

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/cel...ter-reactions/

TVFactFan · 07-24-2012, 05:21 PM

still don't understand why usatoday.com and

the hometown philly news site is not mentioning the news

Philadelphia ABC-6 and Philly.com

07-24-2012, 04:37 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	SHERMAN HEMSLEY has died 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/sherma...he-jeffersons/
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07-24-2012, 04:39 PM	#3
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,133	Oh God that's terrible. Such a wonderful actor. R.I.P Sherman and thanks for the memories.
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07-24-2012, 05:09 PM	#12
Johnny be good! Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 18, 2007 Location: Westland, Michigan Posts: 1,633	This man was for sure one of a kind.
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07-24-2012, 05:13 PM	#14
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Celebrities Remember "Jeffersons" Star Sherman Hemsley 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/cel...ter-reactions/

07-24-2012, 04:45 PM	#4
ROGER Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 05, 2007 Location: United States Posts: 2,776	I loved Sherman as George Jefferson. He will be missed.

07-24-2012, 04:51 PM	#5
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,062	This can't be true, No. This is a ****ing dream

07-24-2012, 04:59 PM	#6
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,062	I don't believe it Have not seen it on cbsnews, nbcnews, or cnn

07-24-2012, 05:02 PM	#7
ROGER Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 05, 2007 Location: United States Posts: 2,776	I don't want it to be true either, but it is.

07-24-2012, 05:04 PM	#8
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	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...614528,00.html

07-24-2012, 05:05 PM	#9
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,062	Haven't seen anything about it on cnn.com abcnews.com cbsnews.com nbcnews.com usatoday.com nypost.com

07-24-2012, 05:07 PM	#10
spunkygirl Member Moderator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Apr 26, 2003 Posts: 21,563	don't believe it, but TMZ is pretty reliable. and a link from people.com was just posted....

07-24-2012, 05:08 PM	#11
MRPITT Member Senior Member Join Date: May 14, 2011 Posts: 1,678	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.

07-24-2012, 05:21 PM	#15
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,062	still don't understand why usatoday.com and the hometown philly news site is not mentioning the news Philadelphia ABC-6 and Philly.com