The lovable former star of The Jeffersons, Sherman Hemsley, passed away today at the age of 74.

Celebrities have reached out via Twitter to show forth their respect for the man who will always be known as George Jefferson:

Russell Simmons: “RIP Sherman Hemsley aka George Jefferson. rest peacefully in the de-luxe apartment in the sky…”

Nicki Minaj: “Wow. Sending LOVE”

Jeffrey Ross: “Sherman Helmsley moved on up. Roast in peace, funny man.”

Kevin Smith: “G’bye, Sherman Hemsley. Your George Jefferson was so beloved, it earned you your own successful sitcom! Huge bucket of win! Move on up, sir.”

Alyssa Milano: “Rest in Peace (in a delux apartment in the sky), Sherman Hemsley.”

Larenz Tate : “RIP Sherman Hemsley aka George Jefferson. I had the honor of wrking w the great comedic actor as a kid on his show Amen in 1988. #Respect”

Deion Sanders : “God bless Sherman Hemsley BKA George Jefferson. He’s gone to be with the Lord. He made me dream I could move on up. Truth.”

Jackée Harry: “RIP To My Longtime Friend & Comedic LEGEND, Sherman Hemsley aka George Jefferson. #NeverToBeForgotten”

Terrell Owens: “RIP Sherman Hemsley!! I grew up watching the Jeffersons as many of us did & he along w/that cast will be one to be remembered. #RIPGeorge”

Josh Duhamel: “RIP Sherman Hemsley. #MovinOnUp to heaven now.”