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Actor Peter Van Norden, Star of Police Academy 2, Dies at 75
11 Jul
Summary
- Actor Peter Van Norden, known for Police Academy 2, died at 75.
- He passed away peacefully in a Southern California hospice.
- Van Norden had a prolific career in film and television.
Actor Peter Van Norden, who graced the screen in "Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment" and "The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear," has died at age 75. His wife, Wendy, was with him when he passed away peacefully on Thursday morning.
Van Norden died in a Southern California hospice facility, where he had been receiving care for multiple health conditions. Born on December 16, 1950, in New York City, he pursued acting after graduating from Colgate University.
His career included roles in films such as "Squeeze Play!" (1979), "Waitress!" (1981), and "The Accused" (1988). He also appeared in numerous popular television shows, including "Cheers," "ER," and "Murder She Wrote."
