{"type":"link","asset_type":"article","version":"1.0","cache_age":3600,"provider_name":"CANVAS Arts","provider_url":"https:\/\/artscanvas.org","title":"George Wendt, actor whose name everyone knew on 'Cheers,' dies at 76","publication_date":"May 20, 2025","summary":"On \"Cheers,\" Wendt's entrances were always cheered with a warm “Norm!” — and his wisecracks always landed. He later crafted a stage career that took him to Broadway in “Art,” “Hairspray” and “Elf.” ","author_name":"By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/cdn.artscanvas.org\/static\/2025\/05\/4bc27408df53a17f9c5351291ba5a4a1-GettyImages-1495827114-1024x683.jpg","thumbnail_height":683,"thumbnail_width":1024}