George Wendt, best known for his role as Norm Peterson on the sitcom Cheers has died at the age of 76.
is family confirmed he passed away peacefully in his sleep at home. Wendt portrayed Norm in all 275 episodes of Cheers from 1982 to 1993, earning six consecutive Emmy nominations for his performance.
He also appeared in films such as Dreamscape, Forever Young, and Gung Ho, and played a role in Michael Jackson’s 1991 music video Black or White.
Married to actress Bernadette Birkett since 1978, Wendt had three children.
Tributes have poured in from colleagues and fans, including Cheers co-stars and the real-life Cheers Boston bar, honoring his lasting legacy in television and comedy.
