George Wendt, a popular American actor, known for portraying Norm Peterson on the NBC hit comedy Cheers, has passed away.
TheNewsGuru reports that Melissa Nathan, Wendt’s publicist, announced his demise in a statement issued on Thursday, revealing that the actor died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, May 20 2025, at age 76.
The family requested privacy at this time to mourn the beloved actor.
The statement added, “Beloved actor and comedian, George Wendt known for starring in the NBC hit comedy Cheers, has passed away. He will be missed forever.”