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(KTLA) — Actor George Wendt, who famously played Norm Peterson in the hit sitcom “Cheers,” has passed away. He was 76 years old. He died early Tuesday morning, his publicist, Melissa Nathan ...
Fans of the classic TV sitcom Cheers are raising a beer stein for one of its beloved cast members, actor George Wendt. He played Norm Peterson, a beer-loving regular at the bar "where everybody knows ...
George Wendt, ‘Cheers’ actor who played Norm, dies at 76 by: Christine Samra, Jeremy Tanner Posted: May 20, 2025 / 03:39 PM CDT Updated: May 20, 2025 / 03:40 PM CDT ...
George Wendt, an American actor and comedian who earned six consecutive Emmy nominations for his performance as Norm Peterson on the beloved NBC comedy series “Cheers,” died Tuesday morning at ...
Sitcom’s creators attended University of Redlands and one frequented the bar Gay 90s, columnist David Allen writes.
Wendt’s family said he died early Tuesday morning, peacefully in his sleep while at home, according to the publicity firm The Agency Group. “George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend ...
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“Cheers” star George Wendt died from cardiac arrest amid an array of health problems, according to his death certificate obtained by several outlets Thursday. The underlying causes for Wendt were ...
Entertainment FOX Local 'Cheers' star George Wendt dies at age 76 George Wendt, best known for his role as Norm Peterson on the NBC sitcom "Cheers," has died. He was 76 years old.
To say that George Wendt died at the age of 76 this week would be most accurate, but to say that Norm died would feel feel just as accurate to most. Not to his widow or his children, but to the ...
The Brief George Wendt's cause of death was revealed on Thursday. Wendt, who is best known for his role on "Cheers," died due to cardiac arrest, according to TMZ. He died on May 20 at 76 years old.