George Wendt, the actor who portrayed Norm Peterson, a key character on the traditional sitcom Cheers, has handed away on the age of 76. Wendt apparently handed peacefully in his sleep.
Cheers ran for 11 seasons and was one of the fashionable TV exhibits within the nation at its peak. The present’s run started in 1982 and led to 1993, shortly earlier than the arrival of the web.
Norm was recognized for his grand entrances and his common spot on the finish of the bar the place he would sit and luxuriate in a beer.
The Hollywood Reporter has particulars:
George Wendt, the Beer-Loving Norm on ‘Cheers,’ Dies at 76
George Wendt, who bellied as much as the bar to painting the beer-quaffing everyman Norm Peterson for all 11 seasons of the fabled NBC sitcom Cheers, has died. He was 76.
Wendt died peacefully in his sleep at residence, his household confirmed early Tuesday morning.
“George was a doting household man, a well-loved good friend and confidant to all of these fortunate sufficient to have recognized him,” a rep for Wendt mentioned in a press release. “He shall be missed without end. The household has requested privateness throughout this time.”
Born in Chicago and raised on the South Facet, Wendt received his begin within the Seventies with Second Metropolis, the famed improvisational comedy troupe that was based mostly in his hometown.
Later, he popped up on Saturday Night time Stay as Bob Swerski, one of many “superfans” who gathered at Coach Mike Ditka’s restaurant within the Windy Metropolis to observe “Da Bears.”
Relaxation in peace, George. Thanks for all of the laughs.
RIP George Wendt pic.twitter.com/G7viF24lLa
— Fantasy Baseball (@BaseballAdvice) May 20, 2025
This video has a few of Norm’s finest entrances on Cheers:
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