US EditionGeorge Wendt, 'Cheers' star, dead at 76
- George Wendt, a 76-year-old actor best known for playing Norm Peterson on the 1980s TV comedy Cheers, died peacefully at home early Tuesday morning.
- Wendt's death followed a long career shaped by his early improv work with Chicago's Second City and his breakout role as the affable, beer-loving Norm Peterson.
- In addition to his role on Cheers, Wendt appeared on Broadway in productions such as Art, Hairspray, and Elf, and received six consecutive Emmy nominations between 1984 and 1989 in the category recognizing outstanding supporting actors in comedy series.
- Wendt's family remembered him as a devoted family man, while the National Comedy Center praised the heartfelt humor and charm he infused into one of television’s most cherished characters.
- His death closure marks the loss of an iconic figure whose work helped Cheers earn 117 Emmy nominations and 28 wins, influencing the TV comedy landscape.
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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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