George Wendt, a Chicago-born actor most known for his role as Norm Peterson on "Cheers," has died at 76, according to his family. Wendt died Tuesday morning at his family home, his publicist said.

The character of Cheers’ customer Norm Peterson was played by actor George Wendt. Peterson was one of only three characters to appear in all of Cheer’s 375 episodes. After entering Cheers to friendly ...

George Wendt, the actor best known for playing Norm on Cheers, is dead at 76. “George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him,” ...