George Wendt, best known for portraying Norm Peterson on the beloved television series Cheers, has died at the age of 76. His family announced that he passed away peacefully in his sleep at home. Wendt's portrayal of the affable barfly earned him six consecutive Emmy nominations between 1984 and 1989. Though he was celebrated for his work on stage and television, he was deeply connected to the Second City improv movement before becoming a cultural icon. His family highlighted his kind nature and the deep love his friends and family had for him during this sad time.
Despite a long career of roles onstage and on TV, it was as gentle and henpecked Norm Peterson on Cheers that he was most associated.
Wendt, who spent six years in Chicago's renowned Second City improv troupe before sitting on a barstool at the place where everybody knows your name.
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