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   On 2025-05-21 6:18 a.m., Ubiquitous wrote:   
   > Actor George Wendt, best known for his portrayal as bar regular Norm Peterson   
   > for all 11 seasons of the legendary NBC sitcom "Cheers," has died at the age   
   > of 76, his family announced on Tuesday.   
   >   
   > "Beloved actor and comedian, George Wendt, best known for starring in the NBC   
   > hit comedy `Cheers,' has passed away," a statement from his rep said, per   
   > People.   
   >   
   > "George's family confirmed the news of his death early Tuesday morning,   
   > announcing he died peacefully in his sleep while at home," the statement   
   > continued. "George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant   
   > to all of those lucky enough to have known him. He will be missed forever.   
   > The family has requested privacy during this time."   
   >   
   > Wendt is one of nine children. His sister Kathryn is the mother of actor and   
   > comedian Jason Sudeikis, according to The Hollywood Reporter.   
   >   
   > The actor hailed from Chicago and got his start with the famed improv comedy   
   > troupe Second City, also the launchpad for famous names like Dan Aykroyd,   
   > John Belushi, John Candy, Steve Carell, Bill Murray, Chris Farley, and a host   
   > of others.   
   >   
   > Wendt also appeared on "Saturday Night Live," including his recurring role as   
   > Bob Swerski in the "Chicago Superfans" sketches.   
   >   
   > His movie acting credits include "Dreamscape" (1984), "House" (1985),   
   > "Fletch" (1985), "Gung Ho" (1986), "Plains Clothes" (1987), "Never Say Die"   
   > (1988), "Guilty by Suspicion" (1991), "Forever Young" (1992), and "Spice   
   > World" (1997).   
   >   
   > Besides "Cheers," Wendt's TV appearances include "Seinfeld," "The Simpsons,"   
   > "Sabrina the Teenage Witch," "Hot in Cleveland," "Portlandia," and "Fresh Off   
   > the Boat." He had a self-titled show in 1995 that was canceled after one   
   > season.   
   >   
   > Wendt received Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy   
   > Series for six consecutive years for "Cheers," and though he never won, the   
   > role was beloved by fans. He became very close to castmates Ted Danson,   
   > Shelley Long, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger, Kelsey Grammer, and Woody   
   > Harrelson.   
   >   
   > When the series ended in 1993, Wendt's wife told People that the "Cheers"   
   > cast really were friends in real life. "They get along like siblings. To   
   > somebody peeking in from the outside, they look like they're having the   
   > greatest time in the world," she said at the time.   
   >   
      
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