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Sherman Hemsley, TV's George Jefferson, Dies

by Mandalit del Barco, NPR
July 25, 2012

The actor known for his headstrong, high-strung character in The Jeffersons sitcom has died. He was 74.

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  • Morning Edition, July 25, 2012
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