Beloved Cheers actor George Wendt dies at age 76

Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 4:21 pm

The comedy world mourns as George Wendt, famed for his role as Norm Peterson on “Cheers,” has passed away at 76. Colleagues and fans alike recall his unforgettable everyman charm on screen, leaving an irreparable void in the hearts of those who cherished his iconic performance.

nationalpost.com / George Wendt, who played beloved barfly Norm on Cheers, dies at 76

As the gentle and henpecked Norm Peterson he earned six straight Emmy nominations for best supporting actor in a comedy series from 1984-89

globalnews.ca / George Wendt, beloved barfly on ‘Cheers,’ dead at 76

George Wendt's family said he died peacefully in his sleep while at home.

cp24.com/ / George Wendt, who played the beloved barfly Norm Peterson on ‘Cheers,’ dies at 76 - CP24

George Wendt, who played the beloved barfly Norm Peterson on ‘Cheers,’ dies at 76 CP24

citynews.ca / George Wendt, who played a beloved barfly on ‘Cheers’, dies at 76

NEW YORK (AP) — 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. Wendt’s family said he died early…

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