George Wendt, beloved barfly on ‘Cheers,’ dead at 76
Global NewsTuesday, May 20, 2025 at 9:08:22 PM
George Wendt, the actor who brought lovable barfly Norm Peterson to life on the classic sitcom *Cheers*, has passed away at 76. His family shared that he died peacefully in his sleep at home.
What This Means: For fans of *Cheers*, Wendt’s Norm was more than just a character—he was the guy you’d want to share a beer with, always ready with a dry one-liner. His death marks the loss of a TV icon who helped define an era of warm, character-driven comedy. It’s a sad moment for pop culture, but his legacy lives on in reruns and memories of belly laughs at the bar.
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