Support WBURSherman Hemsley, Actor Best Known As George Jefferson, DiesEyder PeraltaJuly 24, 2012 ShareSherman Hemsley, known for his role as Mr. Jefferson in "The Jeffersons," died July 24, 2012 at his home in El Paso, Texas. He was 74. (Getty Images)
Sherman Hemsley, known for his role as Mr. Jefferson in "The Jeffersons," died July 24, 2012 at his home in El Paso, Texas. He was 74. (Getty Images)