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| Norm star George Wendt dies at 76 | Norm star George Wendt dies at 76 |
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| George Wendt, who starred as Norm Peterson in the popular comedy series Cheers, has died at the age of 76. | George Wendt, who starred as Norm Peterson in the popular comedy series Cheers, has died at the age of 76. |
| The beloved actor and comedian died peacefully in his sleep at his home early on Tuesday morning, his family said. | The beloved actor and comedian died peacefully in his sleep at his home early on Tuesday morning, his family said. |
| "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," a representative told the BBC. | "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," a representative told the BBC. |
| Wendt starred as Norm in all 275 episodes of Cheers, which ran from 1982-93. He earned six consecutive Emmy nominations for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series. | Wendt starred as Norm in all 275 episodes of Cheers, which ran from 1982-93. He earned six consecutive Emmy nominations for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series. |
| Wendt's character Norm was a well-loved bar regular, and was one of the few characters to appear in every episode of Cheers. | Wendt's character Norm was a well-loved bar regular, and was one of the few characters to appear in every episode of Cheers. |
| His entrance into the bar was a running gag on the show, beginning with him greeting the other patrons followed by the crowd yelling his name. | His entrance into the bar was a running gag on the show, beginning with him greeting the other patrons followed by the crowd yelling his name. |
| Wendt reunited with some of the cast at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2024, including Ted Danson, Rhea Perlman, Kelsey Grammer and John Ratzenberger. | Wendt reunited with some of the cast at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2024, including Ted Danson, Rhea Perlman, Kelsey Grammer and John Ratzenberger. |
| Norm (second from left) was a fan favourite | Norm (second from left) was a fan favourite |
| In addition to the NBC sitcom, Wendt appeared in several movies such as Dreamscape, Forever Young and Gung Ho. | In addition to the NBC sitcom, Wendt appeared in several movies such as Dreamscape, Forever Young and Gung Ho. |
| He also appeared as the father of a boy played by Macaulay Culkin in Michael Jackson's Black or White music video, which was released in 1991. | He also appeared as the father of a boy played by Macaulay Culkin in Michael Jackson's Black or White music video, which was released in 1991. |
| He had been married to fellow actor Bernadette Birkett since 1978, with whom he had three children. | He had been married to fellow actor Bernadette Birkett since 1978, with whom he had three children. |
| He was also the uncle of actor and comedian Jason Sudeikis, who is most recently known for playing the title character in the sports comedy Ted Lasso. | He was also the uncle of actor and comedian Jason Sudeikis, who is most recently known for playing the title character in the sports comedy Ted Lasso. |
| Wendt's Cheers co-star Ted Danson told People magazine that he was "devastated to hear that Georgie is no longer with us". | |
| "I am sending all my love to Bernadette and the children," he said. "It is going to take me a long time to get used to this. I love you, Georgie." | |
| Cheers Boston, the pub that inspired the hit television show, paid tribute by sharing a picture of Norm's spot at the bar on Instagram. | |
| "George wasn't just an actor - he was a symbol of comfort, laughter, and that familiar feeling of walking into a place where everybody knows your name," they said. | |
| "To George: thank you for the laughs, the memories, and the legacy you leave behind. You'll always have a stool at our bar." | |
| Actress Melissa Joan Hart reflected on the handful of times they had worked together on the show Sabrina the Teenage Witch. | |
| "He was warm, professional and kind and our cast and crew were gifted with his presence every time. Rest in peace!" she wrote on Instagram. | |
| "Heaven just got a little funnier". |