Cheers Cast Honors George Wendt After His Death on Show Anniversary
Cheers cast members share heartfelt tributes to George Wendt, who died at 76 on the anniversary of the iconic show's series finale
The cast of Cheers is paying tribute to costar George Wendt after the actor died on the same day as the anniversary of the showâs finale.
Wendtâs family confirmed to Us Weekly on Tuesday, May 20, that the actor died peacefully in his sleep while at home. He was 76. âGeorge was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him,â a rep for the family said. âHe will be missed forever.â
Wendtâs death also corresponds with the 32nd anniversary of Cheersâ series finale airing on NBC. During the showâs 11-season run, Wendt was nominated for six Emmys and became a fan favorite as the lovable, beer-drinking every man named Norm, who frequented the Boston bar daily.
Wendt starred alongside Ted Danson, John Ratzenberger, Rhea Perlman, Kelsey Grammer, Woody Harrelson, the late Kirstie Alley, Shelley Long and Bebe Neuwirth, leaving a lasting impression on his castmates and viewers alike.
Scroll down to see which of the Cheers stars have paid tribute to Wendt:
Ted DansonDanson, who played Sam Malone, told Us on Tuesday that he is âdevastated to hear that Georgie is no longer with us.â The actor added, âI am sending all my love to [his wife] Bernadette and the children.â
He confessed, âIt is going to take me a long time to get used to this. I love you, Georgie.â
Aaron Rapoport/Corbis via Getty ImagesJohn RatzenbergerRatzenberger, who played Cliff Clavin, told the outlet he was âheartbroken to hear about the passing of my friend George Wendt.â
He recalled working with Wendt for 11 years, sharing a stage âa lot of laughs and a front-row seat to one of televisionâs most beloved friendships.â Ratzenberger gushed, âGeorge brought Norm to life with a subtle brilliance â the kind that made it look easy. That was his gift.â
Ratzenberger continued: âHe was a true craftsman â humble, hilarious, and full of heart. What you saw on screen was exactly who he was off screen with impeccable comedic timing and a deep loyalty to those he loved. Iâll miss our conversations and the quiet moments of friendship that meant the most.â
He concluded by sending love to Wendtâs family, saying his âthoughts are with his wife Bernadette, their children, and everyone who loved him.â
Related: âCheersâ Stars Recall Ditching Work to Get High on Mushrooms
The leading men of Cheers have revealed they ditched filming for a day to get high on mushrooms together. Ted Danson, Woody Harrelson and George Wendt, who played Sam Malone, Woody Boyd and Norm Peterson, respectively, on the beloved 80s comedy series, reminisced about the experience during the Wednesday, August 14, episode of the âWhere [âŠ]
Eric Allan KramerAfter guest starring on a 1989 episode of Cheers, Kramer still remembers how kind Wendt was on set. âWas hard to hear of his passing ⊠First met George Wendt on the set of Cheers ⊠One of the warmest, funniest guys Iâve ever come across,â Kramer wrote via Instagram. âWelcoming as the star he was, incredibly giving as an actor in rehearsal (and when the cameras were rolling).â
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He recalled Wendt being âthe first one to make sure I had a beer in my hand at the end of the night.â Kramer continued, âWe shared a history of work with the Calgary Stampeders and exchanged many stories over the week ⊠Cheers, indeed ⊠Many thanks for the laughs and the education ⊠RIP.â
Rhea Perlman George Wendt and Rhea Perlman Evan Agostini/ImageDirectPerlman gushed about her friend in a statement shared to Us on Tuesday.
âGeorge Wendt was the sweetest, kindest man I ever met. It was impossible not to like him. As Carla, I was often standing next to him, as Norm always took the same seat at the end of the bar, which made it easy to grab him and beat the crap out of him at least once a week. I loved doing it and he loved pretending it didnât hurt. What a guy! Iâll miss him more than words can say,â the actress wrote.
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