Norm! Cheers star George Wendt dead at 77
George Wendt, the actor known for his portrayal of beer-loving Norm Peterson on the hit NBC sitcom Cheers, has died at the age of 77.
Wendt's family confirmed the news of his death, saying he died peacefully in his sleep at home early Tuesday morning. "George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him.
He will be missed forever," read a statement to CBC News from a family representative, which noted that his loved ones have requested privacy.
The statement did not provide a cause of death.
Wendt was nominated for six consecutive supporting actor Emmys for his performance as Norm Peterson — who famously elicited a cry of "Norm!" every time the character walked into the fictitious Boston pub.
Cheers was one of NBC's most popular shows during its run between 1982 to 1993.
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With files from Griffin Jaeger
cbc.ca
