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Column: George Wendt’s ‘Super Fans’ character endures in a long tradition of on-screen Chicago sports nuts
George Wendt adeptly played the role of a deluded Chicago sports fan who always believed in his teams, despite evidence to ...
Fans Mourn Passing of Bears 'Superfan' George Wendt From Saturday Night Live Skits
On Tuesday, the sports and entertainment worlds received news of the passing of former Chicago Bears 'Superfan' George Wendt, ...
Remembering George Wendt, who grew up in Chicago's Beverly neighborhood and trained at The Second City
Wendt started his comedy career at The Second City up north in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood in 1975. He would appear on ...
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'Cheers' star George Wendt scored iconic role with a 1-word audition
Actor George Wendt ... and then the other show got canceled." Wendt's beloved "Cheers" character, Norm Peterson, became a fan favorite, as the frequent customer had a punchline for every pint.
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George Wendt died exactly 32 years after the Cheers finale as fans point out ‘emotional coincidence’
Due to the memorable nature of the episode fans were stunned to learn that Wendt’s death coincided with the anniversary. Best-selling author Don Winslow noted: “George Wendt died today.
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An empty bar stool, a mug of beer, a candle. Cheers in Boston mourns ‘Norm’ actor George Wendt.
A single bar stool sits empty at Cheers in honor of George ... Wendt, who died Tuesday at age 76. The quiet tribute also featured a condolence book, which quickly filled with heartfelt notes from ...