Sherman Hemsley Dies: ‘The Jeffersons’ Actor’s Showstopping Style Remembered

Sherman Hemsley, the actor best-known for his role as the candid and outspoken George Jefferson on the hit sitcom “The Jeffersons” has died at age 74, TMZ reports.

The award-winning actor stole the hearts of viewers everywhere with his honest humor and commentary on American race-relations in the seventies with a fervor that rivaled the stinging comedy of “All In The Family” character Archie Bunker. But we can’t forget the star’s show-stopping style through the years.


Whether on-screen or off-screen, his personal fashion went from both silly to serious, sporting a variety of looks from heart printed boxer shorts to tuxedos on the red carpet.

Take a look at the slideshow below as we remember Sherman Hemsley’s style over the years.

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