El Paso, Texas -- TMZ reports that Sherman Hemsley, the actor best remembered for his role of George Jefferson in "The Jeffersons," has died.

TMZ says it appears the 74-year-old actor died from natural causes at his home in El Paso.

Hemsley became famous during his appearances as George Jefferson on "All in the Family." 

It eventually led to a spin-off, "The Jeffersons" which became  a monster hit.  He also starred in the TV show, "Amen."  He was also a professional singer and even released the single in 1989, "Ain't that A Kick in the Head."

Hemsley had no wife and no children.