‘Cheers’ star George Wendt dead at 76
May 20, 2025 / /
“Cheers” star George Wendt has died. He was 76.
The actor, who portrayed Norm Peterson in the sitcom, “died peacefully in his sleep while at home” on Tuesday, his rep told The Post.
“George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him,” a family spokesperson said in a statement.
“He will be missed forever. The family has requested privacy during this time,” the rep continued.
A cause of death has not been revealed.
Wendt worked on all 11 seasons of “Cheers” from 1982 to 1993.
The “Fletch” star worked alongside Rhea Perlman, 77, Ted Danson, 77, John Ratzenberger, 78, Woody Harrelson, 63, Kelsey Grammer, 70, and the late Kirstie Alley.
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