Norm on 'Cheers,' dies

George Wendt, beloved bar regular Norm on 'Cheers,' dies at 76: 'A well-loved friend'

George Wendt, the actor best known for playing lovable barfly Norm Peterson on the iconic sitcom Cheers, has died at age 76.

A representative for Wendt, publicist Melissa Nathan, confirmed the actor's death to USA TODAY on May 20, adding that he died peacefully in his sleep at his home "early Tuesday morning."

Following "Cheers," Wendt starred as a radio-host car mechanic in his own sitcom, "The George Wendt Show" on CBS in 1995. The show was canceled after six episodes.