Cheers stars pay tribute to ‘Norm’ actor George Wendt 6 hours ago Ali Abbas Ahmadi BBC News Paul Glynn Culture reporter Tributes have been paid by the cast of US comedy series Cheers after George Wendt – who starred as Norm Peterson – died at the age of 76.
Ted Danson, who played bar boss Sam Malone, said he was “devastated to hear that Georgie is no longer with us”.
Wendt starred as Norm in all 275 episodes of Cheers, which ran from 1982 to 93.
“George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him.
Wendt had reunited with some of the cast, including Danson, Grammer, Rhea Perlman and John Ratzenberger, at the Emmy Awards in 2024.
Cheers actors honor ‘Norm’ star George Wendt.
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The cast of the American comedy series Cheers has paid their respects to George Wendt, who played Norm Peterson, who passed away at the age of 76.
Playing bar boss Sam Malone, Ted Danson expressed his sadness at learning that Georgie was leaving the team.
In an interview with Deadline, Kelsey Grammer, who portrayed Frasier Crane before starring in his own spin-off, stated: “I think mourning is a private matter. But I really liked George. Millions of people adored him. “..”.
In the 275 episodes of Cheers that aired between 1982 and 1993, Wendt played Norm. He was nominated for an Emmy for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series six times in a row.
Early on Tuesday morning, the comedian and actor passed away quietly at home, according to his family.
“To everyone fortunate enough to have known him, George was a loving family man, a trusted confidant, and a cherished friend. To the BBC, a representative said, “He will always be missed.”.
“The sweetest, most compassionate man.”.
Danson went on to say, “I am sending all my love to Bernadette and the children,”. “I will need a considerable amount of time to adjust to this. Georgie, you are loved. “,”.
At the 2024 Emmy Awards, Wendt reconnected with several members of the cast, including Danson, Grammer, Rhea Perlman, and John Ratzenberger.
Perlman said she would “miss him more than words can say” and called Wendt “the sweetest, kindest man I ever met.”.
Ratzenberger also expressed his sadness at the loss of his friend, saying that they had “shared a stage, a lot of laughs, and a front-row seat to one of television’s most beloved friendships.”.
Melissa Joan Hart, an actress, thought back to their few collaborations on Sabrina the Teenage Witch.
He was kind, professional, and warm, and his presence was always a gift to our cast and crew. “May you rest in peace!” she posted to Instagram.
The humor in Heaven has increased. “..”.
In addition, Wendt starred in a number of films, including Dreamscape, Forever Young, and Gung Ho.
Additionally, in the 1991 music video for Michael Jackson’s Black or White, he portrayed the father of a boy portrayed by Macaulay Culkin.
Since 1978, he had been wed to fellow actor Bernadette Birkett, with whom he had three kids.
Actor and comedian Jason Sudeikis, best known for his role as the title character in the sports comedy Ted Lasso, was also his uncle.
“Laughter and comfort.”.
One of the few characters to appear in every episode of Cheers was Wendt’s character Norm, who worked as a bar regular.
A recurring joke on the show was his arrival at the bar, where he greeted the other customers before the audience yelled his name.
Wendt claimed that because the show had been a once-in-a-generation hit, people still recognized him 20 years after it ended.
He thought, “I live a few blocks from the locations where Friends and Seinfeld were filmed, and I’d see the helicopters flying over the studio and I’d think, wow, I’m one of a few dozen people who have a unique perspective on what all these people are going through.”.
A photo of Norm’s place at the bar was posted on Instagram by Cheers Boston, the bar that served as the inspiration for the popular TV program.
They remarked, “George was more than just an actor; he was a representation of solace, humor, and that comforting sense of entering a place where everyone knows your name.”.
“To George: I’m grateful for the memories, the laughter, and the legacy you’ve left. At our bar, there will always be a stool for you. “.
