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George Wendt died today. His death happened on the exact day that Cheers ended 32 years ago.”
Best-selling author Don Winslow noted I am devastated to hear that Georgie is no longer with us. I’m sending all my love to Bernadette and the children. It’s going to take me a long time to get used to this. I love you, Georgie,
Ted Danson, who played Cheers owner Sam Malone, said in a statement George Wendt was the sweetest, kindest man I ever met. It was impossible not to like him. As Carla, I was often standing next to him, as Norm always took the same seat at the end of the bar, which made it easy to grab him and beat the crap out of him at least once a week. I loved doing it and he loved pretending it didn’t hurt. What a guy! I’ll miss him more than words can say.”
Rhea Perlman, who starred in Cheers as barmaid Carla Tortelli, said I was lucky enough to spend some quality time talking with George Wendt a year ago at Big Slick annual event benefiting Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. He wasn’t feeling his best, but he still rose to the occasion and made thousands of people laugh a lot for a great cause. Cheers George – and wherever you are I know everybody knows your name.”
Actor Jeff Ross also shared a photo with Wendt on Instagram, writing Welcoming as the star he was, incredibly giving as an actor in rehearsal (and when the cameras were rolling),
Heaven just got a little funnier with George Wendt. It was a thrill to work beside him on Sabrina the Teenage Witch for a handful of episodes. I was a big Cheers fan and knew I was among one of the best when he was on set. He was warm, professional and kind and our cast and crew were gifted with his presence every time. Rest in peace!”
I have a hard time talking about Norm,
Wendt said in a 1989 interview If I could be a woman, I'd want to be her
Danson once gushed over his wife, with whom he celebrated 25 years of marriage in 2020. He’s always been very encouraging, but there was no Tuesdays With Morrie kind of relationship between him and I
Here’s a guy from the Midwest, in my family, who took the road less travelled and it worked out for him
We shared a history of work with the Calgary Stampeders and exchanged many stories over the week… Cheers, indeed… Many thanks for the laughs and the education… RIP'
We had been drinking heavily for two hours but nobody thought to feed us,
I think comedy is my long suit, for sure. My approach to comedy is usually not full-bore clownish,
He had my dad holding onto (the car) like nothing you’ve ever seen,
Sudeikis said, now also laughing He took me and my dad for a ride,
Sudeikis, continued as Wendt burst out laughing I hold that memory very fondly,
the former “Saturday Night Live” star concluded He drove us through Laurel Canyon,
Sudeikis said, motioning with his arm to indicate the neighborhood’s hilly terrain George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him,
his publicist said in a statement I had no acting experience in my background,
he said in a 2013 interview with The Democrat and Chronicle newspaper of Rochester, N.Y., The Norm you see in ‘Cheers’ has been years in the making,
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