Sad times for fans of the TV show "A Different World."

LOU MYERS, who played the ornery chef Vernon Gaines on A Different World, died Tuesday following a heart-related emergency. He was 77.

His TV credits included "NYPD Blue," "E.R.," "The Cosby Show," "Touched by an Angel," and more. He also appeared in a number of films, including "Tin Cup," "How Stella Got Her Groove Back," "Wedding Planner" and more.

Check out this episode... Lou does his thing at the 7:55 mark!