George Wendt, right, portrayed Norm Peterson in “Cheers” with courageous candor. From left are Woody Harrelson, John Ratzenberger and Kelsey Grammer.

George Wendt, known as Norm Peterson on "Cheers," died Tuesday at 76. Before his death, he shared that his iconic role began with a one-word audition.

Cheers is an all-time classic television sitcom which aired from 1982 to 1993, winning hearts of audiences with its humor and ...

Some will say Cheers was a refuge from Vera (the wife we never saw) too, but for “The Peterson Principle,” the episode in which Norm defended Vera’s honor. Norm loved Vera, but not his job.

For 11 years, fans watched George Wendt saunter onto the screen and into Cheers bar as his friends and its patrons shouted out "Norm!" to which he always responded with a sarcastic one-liner that ...

George Wendt, the actor and comedian best known for playing Norm Peterson on the classic sitcom Cheers, died Tuesday, May 20. He was 76. A rep for Wendt confirmed his death to Rolling Stone.

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George Wendt, the actor best known for his starring role as perpetual barfly Norm Peterson through the full run of the NBC sitcom 'Cheers,' has died at 76.

George Wendt, who played Norm on “Cheers,” leaves behind a legacy as one of television’s most lovable everymen.

George Wendt, the actor who portrayed Norm Peterson on Cheers, has died. He was 76 years old. “Beloved actor and comedian, George Wendt, best known for starring in the NBC hit comedy Cheers, has ...

Like Norm, Wendt too loved his beer. Post-Cheers, Wendt served as pitchman for Miller Lite and Meister Brau.He even wrote a book about beer. “I’m a simple man, I don’t ask for much. Give me ...

George Wendt dies at 76; actor played fan favorite Norm Peterson on ‘Cheers’ The performer later crafted a stage career that took him to Broadway in such shows as “Art,” “Hairspray ...