In the wake of his passing, many fans have also discovered that he shares an unexpected connection to one famous Ted Lasso star. According to reports, George was actor Jason Sudeikis' uncle on his ...

Jason Sudeikis recalled his fondest memory with his uncle and ‘Cheers’ star George Wendt, who died Tuesday at age 76. Wendt, who played the beer-drinking Norm on "Cheers," died May 20 at age 76.

George Wendt and Jason Sudeikis at 'I Can't Believe They Wendt There' roast on Sept. 9, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. - Credit: Timothy Hiatt/Getty Images ...

George Wendt appeared at one of the first Big Slick events co-hosted by his nephew, Jason Sudeikis. When Wendt visited Kelly’s in Westport with The Star, people recognized him immediately.

Jason Sudeikis recalled his fondest memory with his uncle and ‘Cheers’ star George Wendt, who died Tuesday at age 76. Wendt, who played the beer-drinking Norm on "Cheers," died May 20 at age 76.

Jason Sudeikis recalled his fondest memory with his uncle and ‘Cheers’ star George Wendt, who died Tuesday at age 76. Wendt, who played the beer-drinking Norm on "Cheers," died May 20 at age 76.

Jason Sudeikis recalled his fondest memory with his uncle and ‘Cheers’ star George Wendt, who died Tuesday at age 76. Wendt, who played the beer-drinking Norm on "Cheers," died May 20 at age 76.