"He was an amazing guy," Sudeikis, 49, said. "With regard to my Uncle George, I mean, there's that old saying of, 'Don't meet your heroes,' usually because 'they let you down,' I assume, is the back half of that statement. But he's not one of those people."

Jason Sudeikis is opening up about his beloved uncle George Wendt after the 'Cheers' star's death at 76. The 'Ted Lasso' star paid tribute to 'incredible influence' his uncle had on his own comedy career.

Jason Sudeikis paid tribute at the Big Slick Celebrity Weekend in Kansas City, Missouri, to uncle and "Cheers" star George Wendt, who died in May.

The 'Ted Lasso' star spoke about his 'Cheers' alum relative, who died last month at 76, at a press conference for his annual Big Slick Kansas City charity event.

WASHINGTON D.C., DC — The cause of death has been released for "Cheers" star George Wendt, according to multiple media reports. TMZ and Fox News Digital reported that the 76-year-old died from cardiac arrest, according to a death certificate obtained by both outlets.