Cheers to him. Rhea Perlman is weighing in on the recent death of her former “Cheers” co-star, George Wendt. “That was the saddest thing ever, when George passed away,” Perlman, 77, exclusively told The Post while promoting her new Netflix show, “Too Much.” “Really unexpected. None of us thought he was that sick. And I … Read more
It was almost game over for Jason Sudeikis on Laurel Canyon. Years before his uncle George Wendt’s death at age 76 on Tuesday, the actor, 49, recalled a childhood memory that involved a fast, new BMW — and the narrow roads of Los Angeles. “We all went out to California to visit and George had just … Read more
George Wendt celebrated “Cheers” in his final public appearance before his death. The actor appeared on his former co-stars Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson’s podcast, “Where Everybody Knows Your Name,” in August last year, nine months before he died at age 76. During the episode, Wendt recalled how he landed the role of Norm Peterson … Read more
Everyone knew his name. George Wendt, famous for playing Norm Peterson in the iconic sitcom “Cheers,” has died at 76. His family rep confirmed the news to The Post, saying Wendt “died peacefully in his sleep while at home” Tuesday. “George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky … Read more