By Alli Rosenbloom and Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — George Wendt, an actor and comedian who was beloved for his performance as Norm Peterson on the long-running comedy series “Cheers” has died, his family announced. He was 76.
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By Alli Rosenbloom and Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — George Wendt, an actor and comedian who was beloved for his performance as Norm Peterson on the long-running comedy series “Cheers” has died, his family announced. He was 76.
Actor George Wendt, who once played the ever-loyal Norm on "Cheers," died Tuesday morning at his home at the age of 76, his family confirmed in a statement through his publicist.
NEW YORK — George Wendt, an actor with an Everyman charm who played the affable, beer-loving barfly Norm on the hit 1980s TV comedy “Cheers” and later crafted a stage career that took him to Broadway in “Art,” “Hairspray” and “Elf,” has died. He was 76.
George Wendt, a staple on the legendary sitcom "Cheers," has died at 76. His iconic role earned six Emmy nods and made him a lasting face of TV comedy.
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.
On "Cheers," Wendt's entrances were always cheered with a warm “Norm!” — and his wisecracks always landed. He later crafted a stage career that took him to Broadway in “Art,” “Hairspray” and “Elf.”
Actor-comedian George Wendt, best known for his believed role as Norm Peterson, from 1982 to 1993, on the iconic NBC sitcom "Cheers" has passed, his publicist confirms.
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