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George Wendt, beloved ‘Cheers’ star, dies at 76
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George Wendt, beloved ‘Cheers’ star, dies at 76
Description
May 20, 2025
George Wendt, best known for playing beer-loving Everyman barfly Norm Peterson in the popular sitcom "Cheers" from 1982 to 1993, has died at the age of 76. Eric Sorensen looks back at Wendt's life, and how he became such a beloved actor.
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George Wendt, beloved ‘Cheers’ star, dies at 7601:52 | May 20, 2025
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‘If we listen, we’ll learn’: Retired social worker lending an ear to strangers across Canada01:52 | May 21, 2025
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‘They are really struggling’: Palestinian-Canadians fear for loved ones in Gaza01:45 | May 21, 2025
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Trump confronts South African president with white farmer ‘genocide’ claims02:04 | May 21, 2025
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World junior trial witness Howden’s testimony questioned over alleged inconsistencies01:37 | May 21, 2025
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Canada Post tables new offer to union as strike looms02:08 | May 21, 2025
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George Wendt, beloved ‘Cheers’ star, dies at 7601:52 | May 20, 2025
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Russia-Ukraine peace talks descend into mudslinging after Putin no-shows01:36 | May 15, 2025
George Wendt, beloved ‘Cheers’ star, dies at 76
Description
May 20, 2025
George Wendt, best known for playing beer-loving Everyman barfly Norm Peterson in the popular sitcom "Cheers" from 1982 to 1993, has died at the age of 76. Eric Sorensen looks back at Wendt's life, and how he became such a beloved actor.
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