George Wendt, who played Norm Peterson in all 11 seasons of NBC’s Cheers, has died.He was 76. Wendt’s family confirmed early Tuesday morning that he died peacefully in his sleep at home.

George Wendt, best known for playing Norm on Cheers, died peacefully in his sleep while at home early Tuesday morning, according to a family representative. He was 76. Wendt was on Cheers for the ...

Actor George Wendt, who once played the ever-loyal Norm on "Cheers," died Tuesday morning at his home at age 76, his family confirmed in a statement through his publicist.

George Wendt, the actor best known for his starring role as perpetual barfly Norm Peterson through the full run of the NBC sitcom 'Cheers,' has died at 76.

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George Wendt dies at 76; actor played fan favorite Norm Peterson on ‘Cheers’ The performer later crafted a stage career that took him to Broadway in such shows as “Art,” “Hairspray ...

TV George Wendt, who played Norm on Boston-based ‘Cheers,’ dies at 76 Despite a long career of roles onstage and on TV, it was as gentle and henpecked Norm Peterson on “Cheers” that he was ...

George Wendt, a stout comic actor who played the affable, beer-loving barfly Norm on the acclaimed and long-running 1980s TV comedy “Cheers,” died May 20 at 76.

George Wendt, an American actor ... George Wendt, Who Played Norm on ‘Cheers,’ Dies at 76. J. Kim Murphy. Tue, May 20, 2025 at 7:39 PM UTC. 1 min read.