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Cheers co-stars pay tribute to George Wendt following his death at 76

Wednesday, May 21 by ABC News

George Wendt's Cheers co-stars are sharing heartfelt tributes following his death at age 76.Wendt's family confirmed the news Tuesday morning, announcing that the actor died peacefully in his sleep at home, according to a statement shared by his representative with ABC News."George was a doting family... Read More.

George Wendt, who played Norm on Cheers, dies at 76

Tuesday, May 20 by ABC News

George Wendt, the actor best known for playing Norm Peterson on the long-running sitcom Cheers, has died. He was 76.A family representative confirmed the news to ABC News on Tuesday and said that Wendt "died peacefully in his sleep while at home.""George was a doting... Read More.

Boxing heavyweight champ George Foreman dies at 76

Saturday, March 22 by ABC News

Former heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman, known as much for his gregarious personality as his vicious right hook, died Friday. He was 76 years old.Foreman, known during his post-boxing career for pitching his now-omnipresent countertop grill, was heavyweight champion twice. He also won gold at... Read More.

Richard Simmons, iconic fitness guru, dead at 76

Saturday, July 13 by ABC News

Richard Simmons, the exercise guru who became a pop culture icon, has died, his rep confirmed to ABC News. He had just celebrated his 76th birthday on July 12.LAPD sources tell ABC News that they went to Simmons' home after a 911 call from his... Read More.

OJ Simpson dead at 76: A timeline of his life and sensational trial

Thursday, April 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The tumultuous life of O.J. Simpson -- from football Hall of Famer to movie star and murder suspect -- has captivated the country for decades. On Thursday, his family announced Simpson, 76, had died of cancer.It has now been over 28... Read More.

O.J. Simpson, former football star acquitted of murder, dies at 76

Thursday, April 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- O.J. Simpson, the former football great who was accused of and ultimately acquitted of the brutal 1994 slayings of his ex-wife and her friend, has died, according to his family. He was 76."On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed... Read More.

Comedian and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ star Richard Lewis dead at 76

Wednesday, February 28 by ABC News

Stand-up comedian and actor Richard Lewis has died, ABC Audio has confirmed.Lewis, a fixture on the stand-up comedy scene in the '70s and '80s, who also appeared in comedies like Robin Hood: Men in Tights and dramas including the Oscar-winning Leaving Las Vegas, was... Read More.

Carl Weathers, ‘Rocky’ and ‘Predator’ actor, dies at 76

Friday, February 2 by ABC News

Carl Weathers, the actor known for playing boxer Apollo Creed in the Rocky films, has died, his manager said Friday. He was 76."We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers," his manager, Matt Luber, said in a statement, adding that the actor died peacefully in... Read More.

TV icon Suzanne Somers, star of ‘Three’s Company’ and ‘Step by Step,’ dead at 76

Sunday, October 15 by ABC News

Suzanne Somers, the actress best known for her roles in TV comedies including Three's Company and Step by Step, has died, her longtime publicist announced Sunday. She was 76 years old.“Suzanne Somers passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of October... Read More.

Watermelon-smashing stand-up comic Gallagher dead at 76

Friday, November 11 by ABC News

Gallagher, who was a stand-up mainstay in the '80s, thanks to an act that would see him smashing watermelons and other items onstage, has died, ABC Audio has confirmed.The comedian, who was born Leo Anthony Gallagher Jr., was 76 and passed away in Palm... Read More.