Sherman Hemsley “The Jeffersons’ Actor Still Not Buried, Legal Woes Continue

Sherman Hemsley “The Jeffersons’ Actor Still Not Buried, Legal Woes Continue

It's been several months since 'The Jeffersons' actor Sherman Hemsely died in July from lung cancer, yet he has not been laid to rest. The hold up is due to a legal battle over his estate and his final resting place, report says.

Photo: Flora Enchinton Bernal
Hemsley left behind an estate of nearly $50,000. He was unmarried with no children and Fox News reported he left his estate to Flora Enchinton Bernal, his "self-proclaimed business partner and live-in best friend." However, a man named Richard Thornton came forward after Hemsley's death, claiming to be his brother. Thornton filed a civil lawsuit calling into question the will.

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Sherman Hemsley's Alleged Brother Ordered to Take DNA Test

Sherman Hemsley's Alleged Brother Ordered to Take DNA Test 

A Texas judge has ordered DNA testing on a man who claims to be the brother of the late “The Jeffersons” star Sherman Hemsley.

Richard Thornton is challenging the validity of Hemsley’s will, which names the actor’s longtime manager, Flora Enchinton of El Paso, as sole beneficiary. Hemsley died of lung cancer July 24.

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