Died May 20

As Norm Peterson, Wendt created one of television’s most iconic, enduring and beloved characters.

His figurines of teardrop-eyed children became wildly popular.

He survived being shot down and spent 20 years in the U.S. Air Force.

He beat the reigning Soviet champion at the 1964 Winter Olympics.

He was a regular contributor to The New Yorker. 

He also founded the Aspen Center for Physics and was a friend of Hunter S. Thompson.

He drummed on hits for Wilson Pickett, Percy Sledge, Bob Seger, and many more.

Amos’ multimedia artworks illustrated the ways women are sexualized and African American lives are devalued in our society.

Won gold medals in Archery and Swimming at the 1960 Paralympic Games

His remarkable comeback after a serious crash was immortalized in the movie “Rush”…