Actor George Wendt, best known for his portrayal as bar regular Norm Peterson for all 11 seasons of the legendary NBC sitcom "Cheers," has died at the age of 76, his family announced on Tuesday.
"Beloved actor and comedian, George Wendt, best known for starring in the NBC hit comedy `Cheers,' has passed away," a statement from his rep said, per People.
"George's family confirmed the news of his death early Tuesday morning, announcing he died peacefully in his sleep while at home," the statement continued. "George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him. He will be missed forever. The family has requested privacy during this time."
Wendt is one of nine children. His sister Kathryn is the mother of actor and comedian Jason Sudeikis, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The actor hailed from Chicago and got his start with the famed improv comedy troupe Second City, also the launchpad for famous names like Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, John Candy, Steve Carell, Bill Murray, Chris Farley, and a host of others.
Wendt also appeared on "Saturday Night Live," including his recurring role as Bob Swerski in the "Chicago Superfans" sketches.
His movie acting credits include "Dreamscape" (1984), "House" (1985), "Fletch" (1985), "Gung Ho" (1986), "Plains Clothes" (1987), "Never Say Die" (1988), "Guilty by Suspicion" (1991), "Forever Young" (1992), and "Spice World" (1997).
Besides "Cheers," Wendt's TV appearances include "Seinfeld," "The Simpsons," "Sabrina the Teenage Witch," "Hot in Cleveland," "Portlandia," and "Fresh Off the Boat." He had a self-titled show in 1995 that was canceled after one season.
Wendt received Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for six consecutive years for "Cheers," and though he never won, the role was beloved by fans. He became very close to castmates Ted Danson, Shelley Long, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger, Kelsey Grammer, and Woody Harrelson.
When the series ended in 1993, Wendt's wife told People that the "Cheers" cast really were friends in real life. "They get along like siblings. To somebody peeking in from the outside, they look like they're having the greatest time in the world," she said at the time.
On 2025-05-21 6:18 a.m., Ubiquitous wrote:
Actor George Wendt, best known for his portrayal as bar regular Norm Peterson
for all 11 seasons of the legendary NBC sitcom "Cheers," has died at the age >> of 76, his family announced on Tuesday.
"Beloved actor and comedian, George Wendt, best known for starring in the NBC
hit comedy `Cheers,' has passed away," a statement from his rep said, per
People.
"George's family confirmed the news of his death early Tuesday morning,
announcing he died peacefully in his sleep while at home," the statement
continued. "George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant
to all of those lucky enough to have known him. He will be missed forever. >> The family has requested privacy during this time."
Wendt is one of nine children. His sister Kathryn is the mother of actor and >> comedian Jason Sudeikis, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The actor hailed from Chicago and got his start with the famed improv comedy >> troupe Second City, also the launchpad for famous names like Dan Aykroyd,
John Belushi, John Candy, Steve Carell, Bill Murray, Chris Farley, and a host
of others.
Wendt also appeared on "Saturday Night Live," including his recurring role as
Bob Swerski in the "Chicago Superfans" sketches.
His movie acting credits include "Dreamscape" (1984), "House" (1985),
"Fletch" (1985), "Gung Ho" (1986), "Plains Clothes" (1987), "Never Say Die" >> (1988), "Guilty by Suspicion" (1991), "Forever Young" (1992), and "Spice
World" (1997).
Besides "Cheers," Wendt's TV appearances include "Seinfeld," "The Simpsons," >> "Sabrina the Teenage Witch," "Hot in Cleveland," "Portlandia," and "Fresh Off
the Boat." He had a self-titled show in 1995 that was canceled after one
season.
Wendt received Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy >> Series for six consecutive years for "Cheers," and though he never won, the >> role was beloved by fans. He became very close to castmates Ted Danson,
Shelley Long, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger, Kelsey Grammer, and Woody
Harrelson.
When the series ended in 1993, Wendt's wife told People that the "Cheers"
cast really were friends in real life. "They get along like siblings. To
somebody peeking in from the outside, they look like they're having the
greatest time in the world," she said at the time.
You owe anim some ice cream :-)
Rhino
Rhino <[email protected]> wrote:
On 2025-05-21 6:18 a.m., Ubiquitous wrote:
Actor George Wendt, best known for his portrayal as bar regular Norm Peterson
for all 11 seasons of the legendary NBC sitcom "Cheers," has died at the age
of 76, his family announced on Tuesday.
"Beloved actor and comedian, George Wendt, best known for starring in the NBC
hit comedy `Cheers,' has passed away," a statement from his rep said, per >>> People.
"George's family confirmed the news of his death early Tuesday morning,
announcing he died peacefully in his sleep while at home," the statement >>> continued. "George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant
to all of those lucky enough to have known him. He will be missed forever. >>> The family has requested privacy during this time."
Wendt is one of nine children. His sister Kathryn is the mother of actor and
comedian Jason Sudeikis, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The actor hailed from Chicago and got his start with the famed improv comedy
troupe Second City, also the launchpad for famous names like Dan Aykroyd, >>> John Belushi, John Candy, Steve Carell, Bill Murray, Chris Farley, and a host
of others.
Wendt also appeared on "Saturday Night Live," including his recurring role as
Bob Swerski in the "Chicago Superfans" sketches.
His movie acting credits include "Dreamscape" (1984), "House" (1985),
"Fletch" (1985), "Gung Ho" (1986), "Plains Clothes" (1987), "Never Say Die" >>> (1988), "Guilty by Suspicion" (1991), "Forever Young" (1992), and "Spice >>> World" (1997).
Besides "Cheers," Wendt's TV appearances include "Seinfeld," "The Simpsons,"
"Sabrina the Teenage Witch," "Hot in Cleveland," "Portlandia," and "Fresh Off
the Boat." He had a self-titled show in 1995 that was canceled after one >>> season.
Wendt received Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy
Series for six consecutive years for "Cheers," and though he never won, the >>> role was beloved by fans. He became very close to castmates Ted Danson,
Shelley Long, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger, Kelsey Grammer, and Woody >>> Harrelson.
When the series ended in 1993, Wendt's wife told People that the "Cheers" >>> cast really were friends in real life. "They get along like siblings. To >>> somebody peeking in from the outside, they look like they're having the
greatest time in the world," she said at the time.
You owe anim some ice cream :-)
Just in time for summer!
You owe anim some ice cream :-)
On 2025-05-21 2:27 PM, anim8rfsk wrote:
Rhino <[email protected]> wrote:
On 2025-05-21 6:18 a.m., Ubiquitous wrote:
Actor George Wendt, best known for his portrayal as bar regular Norm Peterson
for all 11 seasons of the legendary NBC sitcom "Cheers," has died at the age
of 76, his family announced on Tuesday.
"Beloved actor and comedian, George Wendt, best known for starring in the NBC
hit comedy `Cheers,' has passed away," a statement from his rep said, per >>>> People.
"George's family confirmed the news of his death early Tuesday morning, >>>> announcing he died peacefully in his sleep while at home," the statement >>>> continued. "George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant
to all of those lucky enough to have known him. He will be missed forever. >>>> The family has requested privacy during this time."
Wendt is one of nine children. His sister Kathryn is the mother of actor and
comedian Jason Sudeikis, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The actor hailed from Chicago and got his start with the famed improv comedy
troupe Second City, also the launchpad for famous names like Dan Aykroyd, >>>> John Belushi, John Candy, Steve Carell, Bill Murray, Chris Farley, and a host
of others.
Wendt also appeared on "Saturday Night Live," including his recurring role as
Bob Swerski in the "Chicago Superfans" sketches.
His movie acting credits include "Dreamscape" (1984), "House" (1985),
"Fletch" (1985), "Gung Ho" (1986), "Plains Clothes" (1987), "Never Say Die"
(1988), "Guilty by Suspicion" (1991), "Forever Young" (1992), and "Spice >>>> World" (1997).
Besides "Cheers," Wendt's TV appearances include "Seinfeld," "The Simpsons,"
"Sabrina the Teenage Witch," "Hot in Cleveland," "Portlandia," and "Fresh Off
the Boat." He had a self-titled show in 1995 that was canceled after one >>>> season.
Wendt received Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy
Series for six consecutive years for "Cheers," and though he never won, the
role was beloved by fans. He became very close to castmates Ted Danson, >>>> Shelley Long, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger, Kelsey Grammer, and Woody >>>> Harrelson.
When the series ended in 1993, Wendt's wife told People that the "Cheers" >>>> cast really were friends in real life. "They get along like siblings. To >>>> somebody peeking in from the outside, they look like they're having the >>>> greatest time in the world," she said at the time.
You owe anim some ice cream :-)
Just in time for summer!
Summer? What's that?
We're two months into spring (by the calendar) and we're still getting
frost warnings from time to time! We get a nice day or even two, then it
gets all chilly and rainy again. I'm beginning to wonder if we're going
to get some real summer weather this year....
Actor George Wendt, best known for his portrayal as bar regular Norm Peterson for all 11 seasons of the legendary NBC sitcom "Cheers," has died at the age of 76, his family announced on Tuesday.
"Beloved actor and comedian, George Wendt, best known for starring in the NBC hit comedy `Cheers,' has passed away," a statement from his rep said, per People.
The family has requested privacy during this time."
In alt.obituaries Ubiquitous <[email protected]> wrote:
Actor George Wendt, best known for his portrayal as bar regular Norm
Peterson for all 11 seasons of the legendary NBC sitcom "Cheers," has
died at the age of 76, his family announced on Tuesday.
"Beloved actor and comedian, George Wendt, best known for starring in the
NBC hit comedy `Cheers,' has passed away," a statement from his rep said,
per People.
They don't want to say he Wendt away?
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