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'Jeffersons' star Sherman Hemsley dead at 74

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But first TV's George Jefferson has died.

Sherman -- starred in the long running sitcom the Jefferson's is that head of an upwardly mobile African American family.

Moving on up to the east side.

His character had a sharp sense of humor and -- sometimes cranky personality.

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They'll -- excuse me -- originated the role on that groundbreaking series all in the family.

George and we -- argued and made up for eleven seasons.

After that Sherman Hensley played -- -- didn't on the eighties sitcom a man.

Sources tell the website TMZ he died in his home apparently of natural causes the creator of the Jefferson's Norman Lear.

Said the world -- lost one of the most unique comic talents.

And a lovely man.

He moved on up to.

Sherman Hensley was seven.