According to reports, actor and comedian Sherman Hemsley has passed away at the age of 74.

TMZ is reporting that Sherman, most famous for his role as George Jefferson in "The Jeffersons" died today at his home in El Paso, Texas.

Sources reveal Sherman was discovered by his nurse who first believed he was just sleeping. Upon realizing that there was something wrong, she immediately called 911.

Sherman appears to have died from natural causes. He had no wife or kids.

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