Cheers -star George wendt die on 76

Former Toast star George Wendt died on Tuesday 20 May. He was 76.

“Beloved actor and comedian, George Wendt, best known for the leading role in the NBC -Hit Comedy Toastdied, “said a representative for his family US Weekly In a statement. “George’s family confirmed the news of his death early on Tuesday morning and announced that he died peacefully in his sleep while he was at home. George was a loving family man, a beloved friend and confidant for all those who are lucky to have known him. He will be missed forever.”

Wendt started his career as a comedian in the second city in the 1970s before he focused his sights on TV. He had several guest roles in shows like Taxi” Alice And Heart to heart In the 1980s before the role of Peterson standard landed Toast in 1982.

Wendt portrayed the beloved character – an Everyman who liked to drank beer in his local drinking place – for 11 seasons until the series ended in 1993. During his run he earned six Emmy nominations.

The deceased actor had his own series, The George Wendt -Showin 1995 and played on The naked truth Two years later. Wendt continued to act in both film and television for decades, including roles Cut” Fancy Nancy And What the eleven?!

Over the years, Wendt also received recognition for playing Chicago Bears Superfan Bob Sweski Saturday night live. He expressed famous: “Da Bears!” Time and time again in sketches from 1991 and ending in 2003.

Wendt’s last role was in the Great American Family’s Love’s second actwho premiered in 2024.

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After his death, Wendt and his iconic roles were remembered via social media. “It is a dog that eats dog world and I am wearing milk bone underwear” remains one of the best jokes for a character ever, “tweeted a fan on Tuesday.” Norm, da Bears … sad to hear this. Lots of love for George and his family. Rip George Wendt. “

Another user wrote via x“Rip George Wendt. I had to like the norm at the end of the 5-16 year bar. My bedtime was before cheers came in the early years and I was old enough to drive against the time it ended. I will never forget that character.”

Wendt is survived by his wife, Bernadette BirkettWith whom he married in 1946, and their three children: Joe, Hilary and Daniel. (Wendt was also the uncle of actor Jason Sudeikis.)