George Wendt, actor who played Norm on Cheers, dies at 76

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George Wendt, actor who played Norm on Cheers, dies at 76

George Wendt, the actor best known for playing the beer-loving Norm Peterson on the long-running sitcom Cheers, has died.

He was 76.

Wendt earned six Emmy nominations for his role on the NBC comedy series. He starred in every episode from when the show first aired in 1982 to its final episode in its 11th season in 1993.

Born on October 17, 1948 in Chicago, Wendt starred in a few television roles, including M*A*S*H, Taxi and Soap before his big break in Cheers.

He also appeared in movies including Dreamscape (1984), House (1985), Fletch (1985), Gung Ho (1986), Plains Clothes (1987), Never Say Die (1988), Guilty by Suspicion (1991), Forever Young (1992) and Spice World (1997).

The actor died peacefully in his sleep, his family confirmed.

“George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him,” a representative for Wendt said in a statement.

“He will be missed forever.”

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