George Wendt, who played Norm in 'Cheers,' dies
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George Wendt, who played Norm in all 11 seasons of "Cheers," is being honored by his co-stars Ted Danson, Rhea Perlman and more after dying at 76.
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Kelsey Grammer has led the tributes to George Wendt following the actor's death at the age of 76. Wendt, best known for his role as the lovable barfly Norm Peterson on Cheers, passed away on Tuesday, with his former co-stars and friends expressing their grief over the loss.
Ted Danson is mourning the death of his longtime friend and former “Cheers” co-star George Wendt. For 11 seasons and more than 250 episodes, Wendt entertained fans of the NBC sitcom as the beer-loving Norm. While Norm sat at the same stool, Danson's Sam Malone poured him a cold one from just behind the bar.
George Wendt, who portrayed the beloved 'Norm" on the hit NBC sitcom Cheers, died Tuesday. Fans flocked to the Boston bar that inspired the '80s TV show.
Actor George Wendt has died at the age of 76. Wendt is survived by his wife, actress Bernadette Birkett. The couple has three children: Hilary, Joe, and Daniel.
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