“Cheers” Star George Wendt Passes At 76
“NORM!” Beloved actor George Wendt, famous for his role as Norm Peterson on Cheers, passed away at 76 yesterday at home.
“George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him,” a representative for his family said in a statement. “He will be missed forever.”
He started his career at Chicago’s famed Second City, and went on to memorable roles on Taxi and MASH before etching his place in Hollywood history as Norm. That role earned him six Best Supporting Actor nominations at the Emmys. Wendt is survived by his wife Bernadette Birkett, who he met at Second City, and their three children.