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Ted Danson and More Stars React to George Wendt's Death at 76: 'One of the Best'
Jon Cryer, who starred in the 1984 film No Small Affair with Wendt, tells PEOPLE he "met George on one of my first movies and ...
George Wendt, who played beloved barfly Norm on ‘Cheers’ and found another home onstage, dies at 76
George Wendt, an actor with an Everyman charm who played the affable, beer-loving barfly Norm on the hit 1980s TV comedy ...
George Wendt to be honored at Boston's original Cheers location with fundraiser
Boston's original Cheers location will be holding a special tribute next week to honor "Cheers" star George Wendt, who died ...
‘America’s Favorite Barfly:’ George Wendt Toasted By ‘Cheers’ Creators Glen Charles, Les Charles & James Burrows
“George Wendt was as lovable as the character he played on Cheers. It was the perfect marriage of actor and character. George ...
Jason Sudeikis Shares Heartfelt Memory with His Uncle George Wendt Before Cheers Star's Death
Jason Sudeikis shared a heartfelt memory of his uncle George Wendt years before the 'Cheers' star died "peacefully in his ...
Jason Sudeikis recalls fondest memory with uncle and ‘Cheers’ star George Wendt, who died at age 76
Sudeikis recalled the story in September 2017 while speaking to The A.V. Club on the red carpet of the “Second City’s Roast ...
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Kelsey Grammer Opened Up About Cheers Co-Star George Wendt's Death, And Explained Why He Didn't Immediately Pay Tribute
George Wendt reportedly died of natural causes, and one has to respect Kelsey Grammer being caught off-guard and not wanting ...
An empty bar stool, a mug of beer, a candle. Cheers in Boston mourns ‘Norm’ actor George Wendt.
George Wendt, the iconic actor who played Norm on Cheers, passed away at 76. Fans gathered to pay tribute at the Boston bar ...
Paul Sullivan: George Wendt’s ‘Super Fans’ character endures in a long tradition of on-screen Chicago sports nuts
George Wendt didn’t just play a rabid Chicago sports fan on TV. He was one, albeit not nearly as deluded as his “Saturday Night Live” character, Bob Swerski, of the “Super Fans” sketches. Wendt, who ...