Sherman Hemsley Passes Away at 74 1938 - 2012

Shernan Hemsley

Actor Sherman Hemsley dies at age 74.  Hemsley was found dead today in his El Paso home.   He was discovered by his maid, whom thought that Mr. Hemsley was sleep.  It is not known at this time the cause of Hemsley's death.  There have not been any claims of foul play.   Sherman started off acting on "All in the Family" as Archie Bunker's neighbor George Jefferson.  From that show a spin off was created called "The Jeffersons." George Jefferson was/is an icon character in African American History.  Sherman Hemsley also played Deacon Ernest Frye on, "Amen."