Peter Van Norden dead at 75: Actor famously starred in Police Academy 2 and Naked Gun sequel 2%
By Jacqueline Lindenberg21%
7/11/2026, 4:36:39 AM
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Peter Van Norden passed away at the age of 75 on Thursday, July 9 after a decades-long career in Hollywood and on the stage.
The late star's wife Wendy confirmed his death to TMZ and stated that he died peacefully on Thursday morning while at a hospice facility in Southern California.
His wife, who was at his side at the time of his passing, told the outlet that Norden had been battling various health conditions.
The actor kicked off his career in entertainment beginning in the 70s and appeared in films such as Police Academy 2 (1985) and Naked Gun 2½ (1991).
Norden was born in New York City on December 16, 1950 and began to professionally act when he appeared in Shakespeare's play Measure For Measure in 1975.
He continued to star in more productions during the late 70s including Antigone, Tartuffe, Romeo And Juliet as well as Saint Joan.
Peter Van Norden passed away at the age of 75 on Thursday, July 9 after a decades-long career in Hollywood and on the stage
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