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Jason Sudeikis Breaks Silence on the Death of Uncle George Wendt


Jason Sudeikis opened up about his late uncle 'Cheers' star George Wendt after his death at 76, recalling his warmth, kindness and influence

He’s as fun and kind and as warm as any character he played on television or in films and he … was an incredible influence to me, both as someone that blazed the trail, coming from the midwest and teaching me that acting was a career you can actually have if you really care about it.” Jason Sudeikis shared some of his fondest memories of his real-life uncle George Wendt in an interview that resurfaced following the Cheers actor’s death at age 76 on Tuesday, May 20. “Beloved actor and comedian, George Wendt, best known for starring in the NBC hit comedy Cheers, has passed away,” a rep for his family told Us Weekly in a statement.

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