Cheers Actor George Wendt Dies at 76, Chris Brown Released from Custody on $6.7M Bail, International Tea Day and National Strawberries and Cream Day are Celebrated

National Employee Health and Fitness Day and Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day are also recognized

From The LifeMinute.TV Team

May 21, 2025

Actor George Wendt dies at 76
Throughout his career, George Wendt appeared on some of television’s most iconic shows, including Taxi and M*A*S*H, before stepping into the role of Norm Peterson on the hit NBC sitcom Cheers. He starred in the role for the entirety of its 11 season run, appearing in every one of its 275 episodes. He went on to earn 6 consecutive Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series for his performance, and even made guest appearances on Cheers spinoffs The Tortellis and Frasier. He also appeared in various films, including 1984's Dreamscape, 1985's House, and 1997's Spice World. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday morning according to a rep for the family, writing “George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him.” He is survived by wife Bernadette Birkett, their three children, and nephew Jason Sudeikis.

Chris Brown released from jail on $6.7M bail following arrest in England
The 36-year-old singer was arrested at the Lowry Hotel in Salford, England last Thursday on charges of assault. The alleged attack took place in 2023 when Brown is reported to have smashed a tequila bottle over music producer Abe Diaw's head at a London nightclub. While initially denied bail at a hearing on Friday, May 16, Brown has since been released on a 6.7 million dollar payment following a judge’s ruling earlier today. The news comes just weeks before the singer is set to kick off his “Breezy Bowl XX” world tour on June 8. Brown, while not present at today’s hearing, is due back in court on June 20.

Today’s holidays:
National Juice Slush Day, National Memo Day, National Strawberries and Cream Day, National Waitstaff Day, National Employee Health and Fitness Day, International Tea Day, World Fish Migration Day, World Meditation Day, Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day, Emergency Medical Services for Children Day.

In today’s birthday news:
Actor Mr. T 73, drummer Stan Lynch 70, actor Judge Reinhold 68, actor/director Nick Cassavetes 66, actress Lisa Edelstein 59, actress Fairuza Balk 51.