Actor George Wendt, who once played the ever-loyal Norm on “Cheers,” died Tuesday morning at his home at the age of 76, his family confirmed in a statement through his publicist. “George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him,” the statement said. “He will be missed forever.”

Actor George Wendt, who played Norm, a beer-chugging teddy bear for 11 seasons on “Cheers,” has died at age 76. Reporting for TODAY, NBC’s Joe Fryer looks back at his life and career.