Jason Sudeikis
George Wendt Was One Hero Who Lived As much as Expectations
Pays Tribute to Late Uncle
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Large Slick Kansas Metropolis
Jason Sudeikis says his uncle, actor George Wendt, proved an age-old adage incorrect … ‘trigger he says he was one hero who lived as much as his fame.
The actor appeared on a panel alongside Paul Rudd, Eric Stonestreet, Heidi Gardner and others for Kids’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas Metropolis … and, he was requested by an viewers member to mirror on the late “Cheers” star.
Sudeikis says his uncle was heat and type … and — since he cherished serving to out the Kids’s Mercy Hospital, too — the individuals concerned with the fundraiser have been enthusiastic about him lots.
Jason acknowledges that folks say “do not meet your heroes” as a result of they inevitably allow you to down … however, he assures the viewers George wasn’t that approach. He mentions George’s kindness, humor — and the best way he inspired Jason to pursue performing.
JS provides that he loves his uncle dearly … and, he will definitely be missed.
Jason paid tribute to Wendt final week at a celeb softball recreation charity occasion … carrying a jersey with George’s identify and age on the again.
We broke the story … Wendt handed away in his sleep final month at residence. His explanation for loss of life isn’t but identified.
George was finest identified for her position as Norm Peterson within the hit sitcom “Cheers” … showing in all 275 episodes. He earned six straight Emmy nods for the half.
He additionally had roles in “Alice in Wonderland,” “Fletch,” “Sandy Wexler,” “Airplane II: The Sequel” … and, he starred in his personal sitcom “The George Wendt Present.”
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George was 76.
RIP
