George Wendt, finest recognized for taking part in Norm Peterson on the long-lasting sitcom “Cheers“, has died on the age of 76, his publicist confirmed Tuesday.
Wendt handed away peacefully at his dwelling, surrounded by family members, as reported by TMZ. His household remembered him as a loyal household man and good friend.
“George was a doting household man, a well-loved good friend and confidant to all of these fortunate sufficient to have recognized him. He will probably be missed eternally. The household has requested privateness throughout this time,” his publicist wrote in a press release.
Wendt rose to fame because the barstool common Norm, incomes six Emmy nominations throughout his 11-season run on “Cheers“. He later headlined “The George Wendt Present“, a short-lived spinoff.
Earlier than tv fame, Wendt started his profession in improv comedy and appeared in basic exhibits like “Taxi“, “MASH*”, and “Cleaning soap“. His movie credit embrace “Fletch“, “The Little Rascals“, “Spice World“, and “Santa Buddies“.
Born in Chicago and one in every of 9 youngsters, Wendt attended highschool in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, and studied on the College of Notre Dame earlier than getting into the world of comedy and leisure.
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