Sherman Hemsley — Dead

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