Cheers star George Wendt dies
Digest more
Top News
Overview
Highlights
Athlon Sports on MSN2d
Fans Mourn Passing of Bears 'Superfan' George Wendt From Saturday Night Live SkitsFans mourned the passing of Wendt, who led a gregarious band of Bears, Bulls and Blackhawks superfans on the show featuring SNL cast members Mike Myers, Chris Farley and others during the time it captured hearts and minds on the popular TV show.
Wendt started his comedy career at The Second City up north in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood in 1975. He would appear on the main stage there for five years. After taking on a f
The actor who played Norm on 'Cheers' was a huge fan of the Replacements and appeared in a documentary about the band.
KUOW is Seattle’s NPR news station. We are an independent, nonprofit news organization that produces award-winning journalism, innovative podcasts, engaging community events, and more.
George Wendt died exactly 32 years after the Cheers finale as fans point out ‘emotional coincidence’
Due to the memorable nature of the episode fans were stunned to learn that Wendt’s death coincided with the anniversary. Best-selling author Don Winslow noted: “George Wendt died today.