Note : Police found no evidence of foul play , based on autopsy for cause of death . Hemsley said in interviews that producers told him to be pompous , feisty . Former co - star said he was generous , they had plans of creating new show . Hemsley , who also starred on ` ` Amen , '' was 74 .
NEW : Police say no evidence of foul play , waiting on autopsy for cause of death . Hemsley explained in 2003 that producers told him to be pompous , feisty . Former co-star says he was generous , they had talked of creating new show . Hemsley , who also starred on `` Amen , '' was 74 .