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‘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 ...
Ted Danson, John Ratzenberger, Kelsey Grammer Among Those Paying Tribute to George Wendt: “He Was a True Craftsman”
"For eleven years on 'Cheers,' we shared a stage, a lot of laughs and a front-row seat to one of television’s most beloved ...
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‘Cheers’ Cast Pays Tribute to George Wendt After He Died on Anniversary of Show Finale
“He will be missed forever.” Wendt’s death also corresponds with the 32nd anniversary of Cheers’ series finale airing on NBC. During the show’s 11-season run, Wendt was nominated for six ...
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Visitors to Boston's 'Cheers' bar remember actor George Wendt in wake of passing
MANY SADDENED TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF GEORGE WENDT, BETTER KNOWN AS NORM PETERSON FROM THE HIT SHOW CHEERS. AND NOW THE CHEERS BAR HAS PUT UP A MEMORIAL IN HIS HONOR. AT HIS SEAT AT THE END ...
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George Wendt, actor who played Norm on 'Cheers,' dies at 76
Wendt earned six Emmy nominations for his role as Norm Peterson. George Wendt, the actor best known for playing Norm Peterson on the long-running sitcom "Cheers," has died. He was 76. A family ...
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George Wendt, Who Played the Ultimate Regular Norm on ‘Cheers,’ Dead at 76
George Wendt, the actor and comedian best known for playing Norm Peterson on the classic sitcom Cheers, died Tuesday, May 20. He was 76. A rep for Wendt confirmed his death to Rolling Stone.
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George Wendt discussed his success as Norm on 'Cheers' in a 1983 interview
In a 1983 interview, actors George Wendt and John Ratzenberger reflected on the growing popularity of "Cheers." Wendt, who played Norm in the sitcom, was asked how many people told him they knew ...