Sherman Hemsley

Actor -- via Yahoo News. A comedic icon, he will be best remembered for playing obnoxious curmudgeons -- George Jefferson on "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons," and the deacon in "Amen." A show that lasted 11 seasons, good and bad, the phrase "'Sup, Weezy?" is an indelible part of my vocabulary.

A talented pro -- and hey, did you know he was really into Gentle Giant? That's pretty cool.

Now he's in that dee-luxe apartment in the sky. Thanks, Sherman.