Cheers star George Wendt's cause of death revealed after beloved actor found dead
SAD GOODBYE Cheers star George Wendt's cause of death revealed after beloved actor found dead
CHEERS star George Wendt's death was caused by multiple factors, his death certificate has revealed.
The actor, 76, was found dead at his home last month exactly 32 years after the final episode of Cheers aired.
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George Wendt, who died on May 20 at age 76
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Wendt starred in Cheers as Norm Peterson
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Wendt died of cardiac arrest, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
His death was also caused by underlying issues like congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, and hypertension, according to the death certificate obtained by TMZ.
Kidney failure and high cholesterol also contributed to his death, officials said.
The star was pronounced dead at 10 am on May 20 after dying peacefully in his sleep at home.
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He was cremated on May 28.
His family said in a statement at the time, 'George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him.
"He will be missed forever. The family has requested privacy during this time.'
Wendt starred as Norm Peterson in Cheers from 1982 to 1993.
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