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George Wendt’s Health: About the ‘Cheers’ Star Who Died

Wendt’s cause of death was not disclosed, but he experienced a few health setbacks over the years.

Late Cheers alum George Wendt is remembered for his comical performance as Norman Peterson and his death, naturally, broke fans’ hearts in May 2025. After the series wrapped, he went on to appear in the short-lived sitcom The George Wendt Show, followed by Airplane II: The Sequel, No Small Affair, The Little Rascals, Spice World and Santa Buddies. While working on the set of Cheers, Wendt and his fellow castmates had to drink a fake, flat and rather salty “beer,” which he described in a 1985 interview with The Washington Post.

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