Peter Van Norden, a beloved actor who appeared in numerous movies throughout his career, including the Police Academy and Naked Gun films, has died at the age of 75.
His wife, Wendy, told TMZ that he died peacefully at a hospice facility in Southern California on Thursday, July 9, while "dealing with several different health conditions." Wendy was by his side at the time of his death.
Throughout his career, Van Norden appeared in numerous projects, including Waitress!, Cheers, "T.J. Hooker, The Stand, and Roadhouse 66. He also played Officer Vinnie Schtulman in Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment as well as former White House Chief of Staff John Sununu in The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear. His career also spanned to Broadway where he appeared in St. Joan, Macbeth, Little Johnny Jones, Romeo and Juliet and The Inspector General.
Along with his wife, Van Norden is survived by his son, Robert.
Many paid tribute to the actor following the news.
"Condolences to the family and fans of Peter Van Norden. The veteran actor, best remembered for Police Academy, leaves behind a long and varied career in film and theater," one person wrote.
"So sad to hear this. While many of us knew Peter Van Norden from 'Police Academy 2' and 'The Stand,' he was also such a prolific theater veteran. A truly versatile talent who clearly loved the craft. RIP to a familiar face," another person commented.
"A true Hollywood legend has passed. Thank you for every role, every laugh, and every moment you shared with us," a fan shared.
"A sad loss for comedy fans. Peter Van Norden brought a lot of memorable moments to the screen," another fan posted.
"We're saddened to say farewell to Peter van Norden, a stage icon and a longtime friend. In addition to his recordings for LATW, he joined our groundbreaking China tour of 'Top Secret: The Battle for the Pentagon Papers'. Thanks for your amazing work Peter. We will miss you," LATheatreWorks said.
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