George Wendt, the actor famed for his role as Norm on Cheers, passed away at 76. According to a statement provided to The Hollywood Reporter by his representative, “George was a devoted family man, cherished friend and trusted confidant to all who were fortunate enough to have known him.” The family has requested privacy during this difficult time, as they mourn the loss of someone who will be forever missed. His passing was peaceful, at home.
Throughout the 11 seasons of the show, Wendt portrayed the character Norm, a sophisticated bar-dweller known for his charm and astronomical tabs. Despite not winning, he was nominated for an Emmy for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for six consecutive years from 1984 to ’89. Moreover, Wendt reprised his role as Norm on other shows such as the spinoffs of Cheers, specifically Frasier and The Tortellis, appearing in individual episodes.
George Wendt hails from Chicago and made his mark as part of the renowned improv group, Second City. In 1986, he teamed up with Francis Ford Coppola for what’s famously known as the most peculiar episode of Saturday Night Live. His nephew is none other than Jason Sudeikis, best recognized for his role in Ted Lasso. Post-Cheers, he starred in the brief-lived sitcom The George Wendt Show, portraying a car-garage owner who additionally ran a radio show inspired by NPR’s “Car Talk.” His latest television stint was on season nine of The Masked Singer. He bid farewell to the small screen after being eliminated, following his performance of “The Power of Love” by Huey Lewis & the News. After being unveiled, he humorously summed up the experience as “absolutely absurd” before closing his TV chapter with a friendly toast: “Let’s grab a beer!
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2025-05-21 01:54