The Cheers alum married his wife, Bernadette Birkett, in 1978. Together, they welcomed three children, with whom he remained close before he died at 76 years old on May 20.

First-degree murder charges were announced Monday against Jerry "Shorty" Hudson by DuPage County State's Attorney Joe Birkett. Hudson's ex-wife, Melissa Bridgewater, was found dead in her car ...

At the bond hearing Wednesday, State's Attorney Joe Birkett said Hudson was a calculated killer who left suicide notes saying his ex "took his manhood." "This case reinforces the notion that ...

The Cheers alum married his wife, Bernadette Birkett, in 1978. Together, they welcomed three children, with whom he remained close before he died at 76 years old on May 20. His publicist Melissa ...