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George Wendt Will Be Known for ‘Cheers,’ But Don’t Forget About His Iconic SNL Appearance

Every sports fan could relate to Wendt’s portrayal as Chicago die-hard fan, Bob Swerski, in the Saturday Night Live “Super Fans” sketch.

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George Wendt obituary

Actor who played Norm Peterson in the hugely popular American sitcom Cheers

The Guardian - UK

Kelsey Grammer breaks silence on Cheers co-star George Wendt's death as he leads cast tributes

Wendt’s death was confirmed by his publicist on Tuesday

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US actor George Wendt, who played beloved barfly Norm on ‘Cheers,’ dies aged 76

His warm, beer-loving character became one of TV’s most iconic and enduring figures, and earned the actor six Emmy nominations throughout his 11 years on the show.

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George Wendt died exactly 32 years after the Cheers finale as fans point out ‘emotional coincidence’

The ‘Cheers’ finale is one of the most watched broadcasts in US television history

The Independent UK

Kelsey Grammer leads tributes to Cheers co-star George Wendt

Kelsey Grammer has led tributes to his 'Cheers' co-star George Wendt, admitting he liked the late actor, who passed away aged 76, "a lot".

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George Wendt: Ted Danson and Rhea Perlman lead tributes to late Cheers star

Actor died on Tuesday aged 76

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A man walked into a bar – and every Cheers episode, George Wendt’s Norm made it funny

The actor, who has died aged 76, was best known for the perpetually sweaty character to whom the bar gave a huge cheer each episode – ‘NOOOORM!’

The Guardian - AU

Beloved ‘Cheers’ actor George Wendt dead aged 76

After decades starring as Norm in the sitcom, beloved ‘Cheers’ star George Wendt has died aged 76.

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George Wendt, who played a beloved barfly on 'Cheers' and found another home onstage, dies at 76

George Wendt, an actor with an Everyman charm who played the affable, beer-loving barfly Norm on the hit 1980s TV comedy “Cheers,” has died

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