The actor “passed away ... just like most of the viewers at Fox News,” the host zinged on his late night show.

He was known simply as “Norm” in the bar where everybody knows your name. Tonight, fans and co-stars are remembering the name George Wendt, the actor whose one-liners kept millions laughing for years.

Kelsey Grammer paid tribute to 'Cheers' costar George Wendt after his passing at age 76, reflecting on his humor, legacy and ...

Jon Cryer, who starred in the 1984 film No Small Affair with Wendt, tells PEOPLE he "met George on one of my first movies and ...

Celebrated actor Michael Alaimo died at 86 on May 2, his daughter, Gabrielle Alaimo Thomas, confirmed to multiple outlets, ...

Jason Sudeikis' uncle earned Emmy nominations six years running after getting started on Second City in his hometown of ...

Ted Danson and other stars of “Cheers” reacted Tuesday to the death of co-star George Wendt, who played Norm Peterson in the ...

George Wendt, the actor who was most known for his role as the down-on-his-luck everyman Norm Peterson in the Boston-based sitcom "Cheers," has passed away at 76 years old.

George Wendt, best known for playing Norm on 'Cheers,' died peacefully in his sleep while at home early Tuesday morning, ...

George Wendt, the actor best known for playing Norm Peterson on the long-running sitcom "Cheers," has died. He was 76. A family representative confirmed the news to ABC News on Tuesday and said that ...

George Wendt, an actor and comedian who was beloved for his performance as Norm Peterson on the long-running comedy series ...

George Wendt, best known for portraying Norm on "Cheers," attended high school in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. He died May 20 ...