US EditionGeorge Wendt, 'Cheers' star, dead at 76
- George Wendt, the actor known for playing Norm Peterson on the 1980s TV comedy Cheers, died at age 76 at his home early Tuesday morning.
- Wendt earned widespread recognition through Cheers after auditioning for what was initially described as a small role consisting of one word: beer.
- He also had a significant stage career, appearing on Broadway in Art, Hairspray, and Elf while spending six years with Chicago's Second City improv troupe.
- Wendt received six consecutive Emmy nominations for best supporting actor from 1984 to 1989 and became known for his Everyman charm as a gentle, beer-loving barfly.
- His family remembered him as a devoted family man and asked for privacy, emphasizing his role as a cherished friend and trusted supporter to many who knew him.
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George Wendt, Beloved ‘Cheers’ Star, Dies at 76
Source: Gilbert Carrasquillo / Getty George Wendt, best known for playing Norm Peterson on the iconic sitcom “Cheers“, has died at the age of 76, his publicist confirmed Tuesday. Wendt passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by loved ones, as reported by TMZ. His family remembered him as a devoted family man and friend. “George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him. He wi…
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