George Wendt to Be Honored at Boston's Original Cheers Location with Fundraiser
- On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, Boston’s original Cheers venue on Beacon Street is set to host a tribute event honoring actor George Wendt.
- The tribute follows Wendt's death on Tuesday at age 76, who was famous for playing Norm Peterson on the sitcom Cheers from 1982 to 1993.
- The event will celebrate Wendt's life and legacy with a free gathering requiring RSVP, including a cash bar, light bites, and proceeds to charity.
- Cheers for Children, founded in 1980, has donated over $1 million to Boston charities like the Jimmy Fund and Globe Santa, and will receive tribute proceeds.
- According to his family, George passed away calmly during sleep, and the bar announced they will celebrate his memory with the warmth, laughter, and sense of community he valued.
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From Barstool to Beatific Vision: Longing for a Place Where We Are All Known
Just a few days ago, on May 20, 2025, actor George Wendt passed away. For many of us who grew up watching Cheers,or later discovered it through reruns, George Wendt was simply “Norm.” He was the guy on the barstool with dry wit, stoicism, and a steady presence that never demanded attention yet somehow became the soul of the show. You felt like you knew him, even if he barely said a word. Source
George Wendt to be honored at Boston's original Cheers location with fundraiser | News Channel 3-12
By Victoria D Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WBZ) — Boston’s original Cheers location will be holding a special tribute next week to honor “Cheers” star George Wendt, who died on Tuesday. Wendt played Norm Peterson on the iconic sitcom, which took place at a Boston bar and ran from 1982 to 1993. Wendt earned six Emmy nominations for the role. George Wendt tribute at Cheers In honor of Wendt, the Cheers bar on Beacon Street will…
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