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Shirley Ann Hemphill (July 1, 1947 – December 10, 1999) was an American stand-up comedian and actress. A native of Asheville, North Carolina , Hemphill moved to Los Angeles in the 1970s to pursue a career as a stand-up comedian.
Shirley Hemphill was an actress who appeared in What's Happening!!, What's Happening Now! and Martin. She died in 1999 and was praised by Rosie O'Donnell for her comedy career.
- July 1, 1947
- December 10, 1999
Jun 1, 2019 · According to reports from the time, Hemphill was the second "What's Happening!!" actor to die in as many months. Mabel King, who played Mama on the 1976-79 ABC sitcom, died on November 9, 1999. Mabel had been only 66-years-old at the time of her passing. Her death was ruled to have been caused by complications of diabetes.
Shirley Hemphill (1947-1999) was an American actress, known for her roles in What's Happening!!, What's Happening Now! and Martin. She died of kidney failure and was praised by Rosie O'Donnell.
- January 1, 1
- Asheville, North Carolina, USA
- January 1, 1
- West Covina, Los Angeles, California, USA
Childhood & Early Years. Shirley Ann Hemphill was born on July 1, 1947 in Asheville, North Carolina. Nothing is known about her family background except that her father’s name was Richard Hemphill while her mother’s name was Mozella and that her brother, William, was a Vietnam War veteran. They were of African-American descent.
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Dec 10, 1999 · Shirley Hemphill. Comedian • Actress Birth Date: July 1, 1947 Death Date: December 10, 1999 Birth Place: Asheville, North Carolina. Shirley Hemphill was an American actress who appeared in "CB4 ...
Dec 10, 1999 · Occupation (s) Comedian, actress. Years active. 1976 – 1999. Close. From TV's What's Happening!! (1977). Seated, L-R: Fred Berry, Ernest Lee Thomas, and Haywood Nelson (back to camera). Standing: Shirley Hemphill. A native of Asheville, North Carolina, Hemphill moved to Los Angeles in the 1970s to pursue a career as a stand-up comedian.
