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Cast Cheese pays tribute to the Costar George Wendt have The actor died On the same day as the Birthday of the Show.
Wendt’s family confirmed to Weekly US On Tuesday, May 20, that The actor died peacefully In his sleep while at home. He was 76. “George was a big -friendly family man, a popular and confidential friend of all those who are lucky enough to have known him,” said a family representative. “He will be missed forever.”
Wendt’s death also corresponds to the 32th birthday of Cheers’ The ending of a series Wakening on NBC. During the show’s 11 -season run, Wendt was nominated for six Emmys and became a fan favorite, drinking beer, by every man called Norm, who attended the Boston Bar on a daily basis.
Wendt starred side by side Ted danson. John Ratzenberger. Rhea perlman. Kelsey grammer. Woody Harrelsonthe recent Kirstie Alley. Shelley Long and Bebe orwirthleaving a permanent impression on his fellow masterman and viewers alike.
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Danson said, who played Sam Malone Us On Tuesday he was “ruined to hear that Georgie is no longer with us.” The actor added, “I send all my love for (his wife) Bernadette and the children.”
He admitted, “It’s going to take a long time for me to get used to this. I love you, Georgie.”
Ratzenberger, who played Cliff Clavin, told the outlet he was “heartbreaking to hear of passing my friend George Wendt.”
He remembered working with Wendt for 11 years, sharing a “lot of laughter and front row seat to one of the most beloved television friendships.” Ratzenberger, “George brought a norm to life with a subtle brightness – the kind that made it look easy. That was his gift.”
Ratzenberger continued: “He was a true craftsman – humble, funny, and full of heart. What you saw on the screen was exactly who was off the screen with an impeccable comedy timing and deep loyalty to those he loved.
He finished by sending love to the Wendt family, saying that his “thoughts with his wife Bernadette, their children, and all who loved him.”
After guest stars on the 1989 episode of CheeseKramer still remembers how kindly Wendt was on a set. “Hardly to hear about his passing… met George Wendt first on a set Cheese … One of the warmest, funniest men I’ve ever encountered, ”wrote Kramer by Instagram. “Welcome as the star he was, amazingly putting her as an actor in practice (and when the cameras were rolling).”
He remembered Wendt as “the first one to make sure I had a beer in my hand at the end of the night.” Kramer continued, “We shared a history of work with the Calgary Stampeders and exchanged many stories over the week … loneshases, indeed … thank you very much for the laughter and education … torn.”
George Wendt and Rhea Perlman
Evan Agostini/ImagedirectPerlman gawed for his friend in a statement shared to him Us on Tuesday.
“George Wendt was the sweetest, kindest man I ever met. It was impossible not to like him. Like Carla, I often stood beside him, as a norm always took the same seat at the end of the bar, which made it easy to grab and beat the crap out of it at least once a week. I loved doing it and loved it.