Sudeikis had not spoken publicly about his uncle's passing until this weekend, when he went back to his hometown of Kansas City, Missouri (Sudeikis grew up in Overland Park, Kansas, which is a Kansas City suburb) to act as host for the Big Slick fundraising events that raise money for Children's Mercy Hospital.
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Wendt was survived by his wife of 47 years Bernadette Birkett, and their three children, Hilary, Joe and Daniel, plus stepsons Joshua and Andrew. He was also survived by Sudeikis' mom Kathy, who was Wendt's younger sister.
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"But yeah, we miss him greatly. I love him dearly," said Sudeikis.
Rhea Perlman added, "George Wendt was the sweetest, kindest man I ever met. It was impossible not to like him. As Carla, I was often standing next to him, as Norm always took the same seat at the end of the bar, which made it easy to grab him and beat the crap out of him at least once a week. I loved doing it, and he loved pretending it didn’t hurt. What a guy! I’ll miss him more than words can say.”
Wendt's barfly partner in crime John Ratzenberger said, "[I'm] heartbroken to hear about the passing of my friend George Wendt. For eleven years on Cheers, we shared a stage, a lot of laughs, and a front-row seat to one of television’s most beloved friendships. George brought Norm to life with a subtle brilliance — the kind that made it look easy. That was his gift.
"He was a true craftsman — humble, hilarious, and full of heart. What you saw on screen was exactly who he was off screen, with impeccable comedic timing and a deep loyalty to those he loved. I’ll miss our conversations and the quiet moments of friendship that meant the most."
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