Sherman Hemsley, most known from the popular 1970’s sitcom, “The
Jeffersons”, has died at 74. According to Eonline.com, the star died of natural
causes. An emergency call was made from his home early Tuesday morning in El
Paso, Texas. Initially, the coroner determined the need of an autopsy, but
reversed it later today. It’s refreshing to hear that a celebrity passed with
out the effects of drugs, alcohol and or suicide. However, it is sad to hear
bad news of such an awesome actor.
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Hemsley, better known as George Jefferson, strutted into our
hearts; that signature strut, as the owner of a dry cleaning business.
Initially, Hemsley had a recurring role on “All in the Family” as the heavy
hitter to the abrasive Archie Bunker. The two would argue back and forth about
each other’s race and their reservations about the opposite. The spin off
ultimately became “The Jeffersons”. Along side Hemsley was the late Isabel
Sanford who played Louise, also known as “Wheezie”. The Jeffersons highlighted an
African-American family that had moved into a …”deluxe apartment in the sky”.
Hemsley’s character had to let it be known that he was wealthy, black and in
charge, no matter how his fellow tenants felt about it. The show was full of laughter,
truths and love through its tenure of 10 years.
(nydailynews.com)
Afterwards came “Amen”, where Hemsley played a lawyer and
not so heavenly deacon, of First Community Church of Philedelphia. Personally,
I LOVED this show! I still watch the reruns on TV One or who ever else has the
show in syndication. The show only ran for five years, but it was full of
memorable characters that are still on sitcoms and featured in films
today. According to latimes.com, Hemsley
was also the voice on “Dinosaurs”, had a few cameos on “The Fresh Prince of
Bel-Air”, Tyler Perry’s House of Payne and in commercials for the Gap, Old Navy
(along side Isabel Sanford) and Denny’s.
Sherman Hemsley will be greatly missed and I doubt another
character actor that can fill his shoes in the world of entertainment. Rest in
peace “George”, you will be greatly missed.
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