Wendt’s family said he died early on Tuesday morning, peacefully in his sleep while at home, publicity firm The Agency Group said.

George Wendt, an actor with an Everyman charm who played the affable, beer-loving barfly Norm on the hit 1980s TV comedy ...

NEW YORK — George Wendt, an actor with an Everyman charm who played the affable, beer-loving barfly Norm on the hit 1980s TV ...

The actor and uncle of Jason Sudeikis earned six straight Emmy nominations for his work on one of TV's most popular sitcoms.

George Wendt, known for playing Norm Peterson in Cheers, has died at age 76. Wendt’s family confirmed he died peacefully in his sleep at home on Tuesday. He was nominated for six Emmy awards and was ...