Cheers star George Wendt dies
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Jason Sudeikis shared a heartfelt memory of his uncle George Wendt years before the 'Cheers' star died "peacefully in his sleep" at age 76 on May 20.
George Wendt, who played Norm in all 11 seasons of "Cheers," is being honored by his co-stars Ted Danson, Rhea Perlman and more after dying at 76.
The Chicago native appeared multiple times in the recurring “Da Bears” sketch on “Saturday Night Live,” in which a group of blindly devoted Chicago Bears fans, decked out in Bears gear, dark sunglasses and thick mustaches, discuss the team on a talk show, with many conversations punctuated by them saying “Da Bears!” in a thick Chicago accent.
George Wendt, who portrayed the beloved 'Norm" on the hit NBC sitcom Cheers, died Tuesday. Fans flocked to the Boston bar that inspired the '80s TV show.
Actor George Wendt has died at the age of 76. Wendt is survived by his wife, actress Bernadette Birkett. The couple has three children: Hilary, Joe, and Daniel.
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