George Wendt, Cheers Actor Who Played Edna Turnblad in Hairspray and Other Broadway Roles, Dies at 76
George Wendt, the actor best known for playing Norm on Cheers who took on a small number of Broadway roles later in life, died at his home in Studio City, California. His death was confirmed by his manager. No cause was specified. He was 76. George Robert Wendt Jr. was born in Chicago, Illinois. After training with the improvisational comedy troupe Second City, he had small television roles in Taxi and M*A*S*H, befo…
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