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The Advertiser
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
'Beloved': Cheers co-stars pay tribute to George Wendt
Kelsey Grammer has led tributes to George Wendt. The 70-year-old actor admitted he "liked" his late Cheers co-star - who played bar regular Norm Peterson in the show - "a lot", following the news that George had died aged 76. Grammer said in a statement to "I believe mourning is a private matter. But I liked George a lot. He was beloved by millions." Grammer portrayed psychiatrist Frasier Crane in the NBC sitcom, and he reprised the role for spin-off series Frasier, which ran from 1993 to 2004, before returning in 2023. Ted Danson, who played Cheers bartender Sam Malone, said he was "devastated" to hear of George's death. "I am sending all my love to Bernadette and the children," he told People. "It is going to take me a long time to get used to this. I love you, Georgie." Rhea Perlman, who portrayed waitress Carla Tortelli, praised the late star as the "sweetest, kindest man I ever met", and admitted she will "miss him more than words can say". "It was impossible not to like him," she said. "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 publicist confirmed the news of his passing on Tuesday - describing him in a statement as "a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him". The late star had spoken candidly about the impact of the show on his life. He said in a past interview: "I was lucky to be part of something that became such a beloved part of people's lives." Wendt was nominated for six consecutive Emmys for his portrayal of Norm, appearing in every episode until the series ended in May 1993. Kelsey Grammer has led tributes to George Wendt. The 70-year-old actor admitted he "liked" his late Cheers co-star - who played bar regular Norm Peterson in the show - "a lot", following the news that George had died aged 76. Grammer said in a statement to "I believe mourning is a private matter. But I liked George a lot. He was beloved by millions." Grammer portrayed psychiatrist Frasier Crane in the NBC sitcom, and he reprised the role for spin-off series Frasier, which ran from 1993 to 2004, before returning in 2023. Ted Danson, who played Cheers bartender Sam Malone, said he was "devastated" to hear of George's death. "I am sending all my love to Bernadette and the children," he told People. "It is going to take me a long time to get used to this. I love you, Georgie." Rhea Perlman, who portrayed waitress Carla Tortelli, praised the late star as the "sweetest, kindest man I ever met", and admitted she will "miss him more than words can say". "It was impossible not to like him," she said. "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 publicist confirmed the news of his passing on Tuesday - describing him in a statement as "a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him". The late star had spoken candidly about the impact of the show on his life. He said in a past interview: "I was lucky to be part of something that became such a beloved part of people's lives." Wendt was nominated for six consecutive Emmys for his portrayal of Norm, appearing in every episode until the series ended in May 1993. Kelsey Grammer has led tributes to George Wendt. The 70-year-old actor admitted he "liked" his late Cheers co-star - who played bar regular Norm Peterson in the show - "a lot", following the news that George had died aged 76. Grammer said in a statement to "I believe mourning is a private matter. But I liked George a lot. He was beloved by millions." Grammer portrayed psychiatrist Frasier Crane in the NBC sitcom, and he reprised the role for spin-off series Frasier, which ran from 1993 to 2004, before returning in 2023. Ted Danson, who played Cheers bartender Sam Malone, said he was "devastated" to hear of George's death. "I am sending all my love to Bernadette and the children," he told People. "It is going to take me a long time to get used to this. I love you, Georgie." Rhea Perlman, who portrayed waitress Carla Tortelli, praised the late star as the "sweetest, kindest man I ever met", and admitted she will "miss him more than words can say". "It was impossible not to like him," she said. "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 publicist confirmed the news of his passing on Tuesday - describing him in a statement as "a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him". The late star had spoken candidly about the impact of the show on his life. He said in a past interview: "I was lucky to be part of something that became such a beloved part of people's lives." Wendt was nominated for six consecutive Emmys for his portrayal of Norm, appearing in every episode until the series ended in May 1993. Kelsey Grammer has led tributes to George Wendt. The 70-year-old actor admitted he "liked" his late Cheers co-star - who played bar regular Norm Peterson in the show - "a lot", following the news that George had died aged 76. Grammer said in a statement to "I believe mourning is a private matter. But I liked George a lot. He was beloved by millions." Grammer portrayed psychiatrist Frasier Crane in the NBC sitcom, and he reprised the role for spin-off series Frasier, which ran from 1993 to 2004, before returning in 2023. Ted Danson, who played Cheers bartender Sam Malone, said he was "devastated" to hear of George's death. "I am sending all my love to Bernadette and the children," he told People. "It is going to take me a long time to get used to this. I love you, Georgie." Rhea Perlman, who portrayed waitress Carla Tortelli, praised the late star as the "sweetest, kindest man I ever met", and admitted she will "miss him more than words can say". "It was impossible not to like him," she said. "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 publicist confirmed the news of his passing on Tuesday - describing him in a statement as "a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him". The late star had spoken candidly about the impact of the show on his life. He said in a past interview: "I was lucky to be part of something that became such a beloved part of people's lives." Wendt was nominated for six consecutive Emmys for his portrayal of Norm, appearing in every episode until the series ended in May 1993.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘The View': Kelsey Grammer Fights Tears Recalling the Night He Had to Identify His Sister's Body
Kelsey Grammer is opening up about his sister's murder in his new book, and on Thursday's episode of 'The View,' the actor nearly broke down in tears discussing it. The book is called 'Karen' and it tells the story of Grammer's sister's life, but also her tragic death. Karen Grammer was kidnapped as a teenager, raped and stabbed 42 times, leading to her death. It's a painful thing to relive, and as Kelsey explained to the ABC hosts, that's why he didn't write the book sooner. 'It was really that I wasn't ready, I think, until I got older,' he said. Kelsey Grammer wrestled for decades with a deeply personal pain over the tragic murder of his beloved sister at 18 years old and now he opens up about the struggle to find healing with his new memoir named in her honor, 'Karen: A Brother Remembers.' — The View (@TheView) May 15, 2025 In writing the book, Grammer looked at the police report in full for the first time, noting that 'it was important to know the details.' He also explained that he wanted to tell his sister's story in order to help other people cope with grief and encourage them to remember more than just the devastating parts of someone's life and death. 'That's what I didn't have,' Grammer said. 'I spent my whole life putting Karen in that horrible night. In that place where I –' At that, the actor got visibly choked up and had to pause to regain his composure. As he did, Grammer's eyes remained glassy and his voice wobbly, but he steadily got stronger. 'Where I saw her, and identified her body, and I couldn't let that image go,' he recalled. 'The book helped me do that. And so, now she lives again. And she's vibrant and alive, and that's what I want to give to other people, that they can bring those people back to life, because they are with you always.' 'The View' airs weekdays at 11 a.m. ET on ABC. The post 'The View': Kelsey Grammer Fights Tears Recalling the Night He Had to Identify His Sister's Body | Video appeared first on TheWrap.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Avengers: Doomsday may have started filming 15 days ago, but one of its stars still hasn't seen a script: "I've had a preliminary introduction to the idea"
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Such is the secrecy surrounding Marvel Studios' big projects, it's little wonder that we know next to nothing about Avengers: Doomsday. Still, it should come as a surprise that – over two weeks into filming – one of its stars says they haven't seen a script yet. "I've had a preliminary introduction to the idea," Grammer said of his Avengers: Doomsday return during an appearance on Literally! With Rob Lowe. "They are still very secretive about the script." Admittedly, Grammer may only need to know a small part of Avengers: Doomsday for his return as Beast – and he may not yet have stepped on set at all in London. But it does echo recent comments from fellow cast mate and Thunderbolts star David Harbour when he spoke to GamesRadar+. "I don't know if you were in the same position, but I kind of knew I was gonna be in it, but I didn't know anybody else was gonna be in it, I don't have a story, I don't have a script, anything like that," Harbour said to John Walker actor Wyatt Russell. Russell added, "I know it changed about a thousand times, and it's still changing. So you're kept on your toes. It's like, I don't know what is happening, but, you know, you get a call, and it's like 'The eagle flies north tonight'. And you're like, 'Okay, I have to get on an airplane.'" Grammer portrayed Beast in X-Men: The Last Stand and X-Men: Days of Future Past. He later reprised his role in the MCU as part of The Marvels post-credits scene which saw Monica Rambeau wake up in another universe to be greeted by Beast and an alternate version of her mother, Maria. Avengers: Doomsday is set for release on May 1, 2026. For more, check out our guides to upcoming Marvel movies and Marvel Phase 6.
Business Insider
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
Kelsey Grammer says thinking of love as a 'contact sport' is the key to his 14-year marriage
Kelsey Grammer says constant effort is the key to his 14-year marriage. "I always say, 'Love is a contact sport,'" he said. "Once in a while you got to back it up with some action." This is Grammer's fourth marriage, and the couple shares three kids. "I always say, 'Love is a contact sport,'" Grammer, 70, told People. "Once in a while you got to back it up with some action." The "Frasier" actor added that it was important to keep the initial flame alive. "I just always try to say to myself, 'Remember the blushing that you had when you first met. Remember that energy, that circulation that dialed you up just a little bit,'" he said. Walsh, 46, is Grammer's fourth wife. The couple first met in 2009, when she was working as a flight attendant. They married in 2011 and share three kids. Grammer also has four children from his previous relationships. The actor spoke about how supportive his wife was while he was writing a book about his sister, Karen, who was raped and murdered in 1975. "When I finished the book, I turned her around and I said, 'I'm finished.' She said, 'Well, I've missed you,'" Grammer said, recalling Walsh's words. "I had to go away for a while — there were hours on end that I would just be staring off. But she was patient and loving through it. I had definitely lost a lot of the joy, and this brought it back for me." Grammer isn't the only celebrity who has spoken about how they build and maintain healthy relationships with their spouses. Robert Downey Jr. and his wife, Susan, say they don't go more than two weeks without being together as a family. Rob Lowe, who has been married to Sheryl Berkoff for over 30 years, said he goes to couples therapy with her regularly because "it's like taking your car in and making sure the engine's running great." Jamie Lee Curtis credits her 40-year marriage to the filmmaker Christopher Guest to "perseverance, patience, gentleness, and a really good dose of hatred."
Business Insider
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
Kelsey Grammer says thinking of love as a 'contact sport' is the key to his 14-year marriage
Kelsey Grammer has been married to his wife, Kayte Walsh, for 14 years, and says the secret to their long marriage lies in putting in constant effort. "I always say, 'Love is a contact sport,'" Grammer, 70, told People. "Once in a while you got to back it up with some action." The "Frasier" actor added that it was important to keep the initial flame alive. "I just always try to say to myself, 'Remember the blushing that you had when you first met. Remember that energy, that circulation that dialed you up just a little bit,'" he said. Walsh, 46, is Grammer's fourth wife. The couple first met in 2009, when she was working as a flight attendant. They married in 2011 and share three kids. Grammer also has four children from his previous relationships. The actor spoke about how supportive his wife was while he was writing a book about his sister, Karen, who was raped and murdered in 1975. "When I finished the book, I turned her around and I said, 'I'm finished.' She said, 'Well, I've missed you,'" Grammer said, recalling Walsh's words. "I had to go away for a while — there were hours on end that I would just be staring off. But she was patient and loving through it. I had definitely lost a lot of the joy, and this brought it back for me." Grammer isn't the only celebrity who has spoken about how they build and maintain healthy relationships with their spouses. Robert Downey Jr. and his wife, Susan, say they don't go more than two weeks without being together as a family. Rob Lowe, who has been married to Sheryl Berkoff for over 30 years, said he goes to couples therapy with her regularly because "it's like taking your car in and making sure the engine's running great." Jamie Lee Curtis credits her 40-year marriage to the filmmaker Christopher Guest to "perseverance, patience, gentleness, and a really good dose of hatred." A representative for Grammer did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent by Business Insider outside regular hours.
