Obituary of Sherman Hemsley

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Sherman Hemsley

Sherman Hemsley (born February 1st, 1938 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was a TV Actor who was best known for for his roles as George Jefferson on the 1970's-1980's television shows "All in the Family" and " The Jeffersons". Sherman died on July 24th, 2012 and his death was apparently due to cancer. He was 74 years old.

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Sherman Hemsley Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Hemsley, Sherman
    • Common Name: Sherman Hemsley
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    • Birth Date: February 01, 1938
    • Age: 74 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1968-2012
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Johnsonville Sausage Brats
    • Favorite Color: Baby Blue
    • Favorite Scent: Jimmy Choo Man
    • Favorite Actor: Margot Robbie

    Sherman's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Sherman Alexander Hemsley
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

  • Date: July 24 2012 at age 74
  • Place: El Paso, Texas, United States
  • Cause of Death: Lung cancer (Superior vena cava syndrome)

Category Tags:

TV ActorFilm Actor Stage Actor American Born on February 1st Born in 1938 Born in Pennsylvania Died in 2012 Died at age 74 Died from Lung cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"Sherman Hemsley, best known for his iconic role as George Jefferson in "The Jeffersons," left a lasting impression on audiences through his incredible talent, humor, and charisma. Though he may no longer be with us, his legacy lives on through his timeless performances and the impact he made on the entertainment industry. (V)"

"Sherman Hemsley was a highly respected and accomplished actor, known for his iconic role as George Jefferson on "The Jeffersons"; however, his life was cut short due to unexpected circumstances. (V)"

Is Mr. Sherman Hemsley still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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