George Wendt, a.k.a. Norm From ‘Cheers,’ Is Dead at 76
The burly, easygoing Chicago native became a staple of living rooms for more than a decade as one of America’s favorite barflies.
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George Wendt, who earned six consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his role as the bearish, beer-quaffing Everyman Norm Peterson on the enduring sitcom “Cheers,” died on Tuesday morning at home in Studio City, Calif. He was 76.
His death was confirmed by his manager, Geoff Cheddy, who did not specify a cause.
RIP George Wendt
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RIP George Wendt
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I'm sorry to learn that "Norm" has left us. He was a brilliant addition to Cheers despite his tendency to downplay his contribution.
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