George Wendt, also known as Norm from "Cheers," died Tuesday morning in his sleep, according to a family statement.

George Wendt, the actor best known for playing lovable barfly Norm Peterson on the iconic sitcom Cheers, has died at age 76. A representative on Tuesday confirmed his death, marking the loss of a television legend whose presence defined one of the most beloved series of the 1980s and early '90s.

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 passed away,