Wendt’s dying comes after years of reported well being struggles linked to excessive weight achieve and sedentary dwelling.
Sources near the actor additionally informed RadarOnline.com he had reached as a lot as 500 kilos within the years main as much as his dying.
Family and friends commonly expressed concern Wendt was “consuming and consuming himself to dying,” with one supply telling RadarOnline.com his bodily situation had change into alarming following a uncommon 2024 Emmys look.
“George has been having issue strolling for some time due to his weight, however now he’s virtually hobbled,” the insider added. “His respiration sounds labored, and he appears like he’s going to faint at any second.’
A well being commentator, Dr. Gabe Mirkin – who by no means handled Wendt – warned in 2024 the actor’s weight problems put him at excessive danger.
He stated: “He’s in huge bother. He has large stomach weight problems, which suggests the chances are very robust he’s already diabetic or pre-diabetic. That may considerably enhance his danger for coronary heart assault, dementia, stroke, kidney and liver failure, and worse.”