George Wendt, the actor best known for his role as Norm Peterson on the long-running NBC sitcom “Cheers,” died Tuesday at his home in Studio City, California. He was 76. His family said he passed away peacefully in his sleep.
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Who was George Wendt, and what role made him a household name?

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“Cheers” actor George Wendt, who played Norm Peterson across 275 episodes, died at 76. He was a Second City alum and Emmy nominee.


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