Cheers star George Wendt’s cause of death has been revealed. The beloved actor, who played barfly Norm Peterson, died two weeks ago at the age of 76.

R.I.P. to George Wendt, best known as Norm Peterson from "Cheers." Here's hoping every moment of "being Norm" to millions of people registered below the threshold for being a burden.

Wendt was best known for his Emmy-nominated portrayal of the beer-guzzling Norm Peterson on the revered NBC sitcom Cheers, on which he starred across all 11 seasons. Grammer's Dr. Frasier Crane ...

Kelsey Grammer as Dr. Frasier Crane and George Wendt as Norm Peterson on”Cheers.” NBCUniversal via Getty Images “ And they just knew he wouldn’t disappoint,” gushed Grammer.

Fans of the classic TV sitcom Cheers are raising a beer stein for one of its beloved cast members, actor George Wendt. He played Norm Peterson, a beer-loving regular at the bar "where everybody ...

John Ratzenberger, Kelsey Grammer, Ted Danson, George Wendt, Rhea Perlman and Kirstie Alley of “Cheers.” WireImage Wendt was famous for playing Norm Peterson in the iconic sitcom “Cheers ...

R.I.P. to George Wendt, best known as Norm Peterson from "Cheers." Here's hoping every moment of "being Norm" to millions of people registered below the threshold for being a burden.

Fans of the classic TV sitcom Cheers are raising a beer stein for one of its beloved cast members, actor George Wendt. He played Norm Peterson, a beer-loving regular at the bar "where everybody knows ...

Entertainment FOX Local 'Cheers' star George Wendt dies at age 76 George Wendt, best known for his role as Norm Peterson on the NBC sitcom "Cheers," has died. He was 76 years old.

Fans of the classic TV sitcom Cheers are raising a beer stein for one of its beloved cast members, actor George Wendt. He played Norm Peterson, a beer-loving regular at the bar "where everybody ...

Updated: May 20, 2025 / 03:40 PM CDT (KTLA) — Actor George Wendt, who famously played Norm Peterson in the hit sitcom “Cheers,” has passed away. He was 76 years old.