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George Wendt: A Life in Comedy and Character Introduction Legendary actor George Wendt, best known for his acting portrayal of Norm Peterson on the hit sitcom Cheers, passed away on May 20, 2025, at the age of 76. His death marked the end of an era of television comedy as Wendt was the man who made Norm, and Norm became a USA character that became a part of American television. This essay delves into Wendt's life, career, and legacy. Early Life and Education Born October 17, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, George Robert Wendt Jr. was born into a theatrical family. His maternal grandfather was Tom Howard, a Washington bureau photojournalist for P & A Photographs, who snapped one of the most celebrated news photographs
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