Story perspectives
Chicago Honors Cheers Star George Wendt with Street Naming
10/20/2025
1 of 1
Story summary
- The Beverly neighborhood in Chicago unveiled "Honorary George Wendt Way" to honor George Wendt, the late actor known for playing Norm on Cheers.
- Family, friends, and community members gathered to celebrate his life and legacy.
- George Wendt died in May at age 76.
- Bernadette Birkett, Wendt's wife, expressed gratitude for the support and love shown for her husband.
