Sherman Hemsley, the actor better known as George Jefferson died Tuesday at  the  age of 74.

According to his agent, Todd Frank, the actor died at his home in El Paso.  Police say there is no evidence of foul play and they are waiting on an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

Born in 1938, Hemsley was a native of Philadelphia. He paid his way through drama school by working at the post office. | Full Story