EL PASO, Texas– The El Paso police department released a statement last night that actor Sherman Helmsley, best known for his role as George Jefferson in the 70’s sitcoms ‘All in the Family’ followed by the TV spinoff ‘The Jeffersons,’ has died in his home in El Paso, Texas.
The El Paso Police Department said that police responded to an eastside residence Tuesday morning regarding a death unattended. The preliminary investigation revealed that Sherman Hemsley was found at the residence without signs of life. The exact cause of death is pending autopsy results.
Police say that no foul play is suspected. Helmsley’s next of kin was notified of the actor’s death late Tuesday evening.
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A show about a successful black man that pulled himself out of poverty into wealth running a successful dry cleaning business. What a great role model for all Americans.
A show about a successful black man that pulled himself out of poverty into wealth running a successful dry cleaning business. What a great role model for all Americans.