Sherman Hemsley’s alleged cause of death is lung cancer, according to TMZ. Hemsley’s post mortem report lists his cause of death as “superior vena cava syndrome,” meaning he had a cancerous mass on his lung. According the report, Hemsley knew about the mass and was advised to seek medical attention. Soon after his death, Irene [...]
Sherman Hemsley From 'The Jeffersons' Dead At 74
July 24, 2012 | Posted by
Sherman Hemsley known to many as George Jefferson from ‘The Jeffersons’ had died today at the age of 74. Sherman Hemsley burst onto the scene in the early 70s, in the wake of the country’s racial upheavals, playing a character that sometimes appeared cartoonishly brash and egotistical on the surface, but he Hemsley also gave [...]
TV Icon Sherman Hemsley, aka “George Jefferson,” Dead at 74
July 24, 2012 | Posted by
Sherman Hemsley, creator of “George Jefferson,” one of the most memorable characters in television history, passed away at his home in El Paso, Texas, at age 74. Hemsley burst onto the scene in the early 70s, in the wake of the country’s racial upheavals, playing a character that sometimes appeared cartoonishly brash and egotistical on [...]
