George Wendt, Hollywood actor known for his comic work, passed away at the age of 76. The news of his demise was confirmed by his publicist, who revealed that Wendt died peacefully in his sleep at home. The exact cause his death is not revealed.
His publicist told Variety, “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.”
George Wendt’s Memorable Work:
- Cheers
George rose to fame after appearing in the sitcom ‘Cheers’ from 1982 to 1993. He earned six Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
- Alien Avengers Franchise
Alien Avengers is a television film in which aliens become sherrifs of a small town. The movie also stars Shanna Reed, Anastasia Sakelaris and Christopher M Brown.
- The George Wendt Show
The George Wendt Show is based on the public radio show ‘Car Talk’. However, the show did not garnered good ratings and was cancelled after a few episodes.
- The Little Rascals
Even though George had a small role in The Little Rascals, he made it memorable. He played the role of a lumber store guy.
- Man Of The House
Apart from George Wendt, Man of the House also stars Chevy Chase, Farrah Fawcett, Jonathan Taylor Thomas. The movie focuses on Thomas, who must come to terms with his potential stepfather.
Tributes for George Wendt:
Ted Danson, who was George’s co-star in Cheers, told The Hollywood Reporter, “I am devastated to hear that Georgie is no longer with us. I am sending all my love to Bernadette and the children. It is going to take me a long time to get used to this. I love you, Georgie.”
John Ratzenberger added, “I’m heartbroken to hear about the passing of my friend George Wendt. 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 friendships. George brought Norm to life with a subtle brilliance — the kind that made it look easy. That was his gift.”
