US Edition'Cheers' Actor George Wendt's Cause of Death Revealed: Report
- Actor George Wendt died peacefully at his Los Angeles home on May 20, 2024, at age 76.
- He died from cardiac arrest, with underlying medical conditions that included chronic heart dysfunction, blocked arteries, and high blood pressure.
- Wendt gained fame for his role as Norm Peterson on Cheers, appearing in all 275 episodes from 1982 to 1993 and earning six consecutive Emmy nominations.
- His death certificate, issued by local health authorities in Los Angeles County, also identified end-stage kidney failure and high cholesterol as contributing conditions.
- Following his death, family requested privacy while former co-stars, including Ted Danson and John Ratzenberger, expressed condolences emphasizing Wendt's kindness and friendship.
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TV legend George Wendt’s cause of death released
George Wendt, the iconic actor best known for his role as Norm Peterson on the classic sitcom “Cheers,” died from cardiac arrest with other underlying causes and contributing conditions, People Magazine reported.
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'Cheers' Star George Wendt Cause of Death Revealed
The cause of death for "Cheers" star George Wendt, an actor with Everyman charm who played the affable, beer-loving barfly Norm on the hit 1980s TV comedy, has been revealed two weeks after his passing at the age of 76.
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Actor George Wendt died about two weeks ago at the age of 76. Now it is clear what was responsible for the death of the "Cheers" star. His former companions are inconsolable.
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