Beloved actor George Wendt, famous for his role as Norm Peterson on “Cheers,” passed away at age 76. His family announced the news, requesting privacy. Wendt was remembered as a devoted family man and cherished friend. Further details are forthcoming.
Thirty-nine-year-old actress Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her roles in *Buffy the Vampire Slayer* and *Gossip Girl*, passed away in February in her New York City apartment. The New York City medical examiner’s office determined her death was a natural result of complications from diabetes. No autopsy was conducted, but toxicology reports confirmed the cause of death. Trachtenberg was found unresponsive in her home.
A 3-year-old boy was found unconscious and abandoned outside a Brooklyn hospital on Sunday and later pronounced dead. The child had visible bruising, and the cause of death is currently under investigation. Police believe a man and a woman are responsible for abandoning the boy, and are actively searching for them and canvassing the area for witnesses and video evidence. No names or further details have been released by the NYPD.
John Q. Hosedrinker