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ok_cpu

(2,188 posts) Tue May 20, 2025, 03:50 PM May 20

It appears George Wendt has passed [View all]

https://variety.com/2025/tv/obituaries-people-news/george-wendt-dead-cheers-1236404992/

George Wendt, an American actor and comedian who earned six consecutive Emmy nominations for his performance as Norm Peterson on the beloved NBC comedy series “Cheers,” died Tuesday morning at his home. He was 76.

Wendt’s death was confirmed by his publicist Melissa Nathan with the following statement: “George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him. He will be missed forever. The family has requested privacy during this time

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It appears George Wendt has passed [View all] ok_cpu May 20 OP

NORM!!!! Dennis Donovan May 20 #1

He was good in that role. Damn! exactly my age. Walleye May 20 #2

Yup, he was good. And damn, exactly my age as well. Magoo48 May 20 #26

Appears? Maybe he is just mostly dead. n/t elocs May 20 #3

I saw him in a production of "Twelve Angry Men" at the Paramount in Seattle about twenty years ago. Aristus May 20 #5

Cliff: "Hey, how ya doin', Normie?!" ZZenith May 20 #4

I quote that a lot. Dr. T May 20 #30

I knew he hadn't been well. But, he will be fondly remembered... hlthe2b May 20 #6

NORM!! R.I.P. InAbLuEsTaTe May 20 #7

A legend indeed. RIP, Norm and may you and your wit forever grace the neighborhood bar in our minds forever. SWBTATTReg May 20 #8

Norm!!!! bdamomma May 20 #9

NORM!!, say Hi to the coach for me Shellback Squid May 20 #10

He was adorable. So sad. BTW was a good serious actor, too. nt allegorical oracle May 20 #11

RIP. rzemanfl May 20 #12

Cliff: how's it going, Norm? usedtobedemgurl May 20 #13

He's Jason Sudiekis' uncle. Seemed like lovely, talented man. Boomerproud May 20 #14

I totally forgot that. Thanks for adding it. n/t ok_cpu May 20 #32

George Clouds Passing May 20 #15

Everbody knows his name. twodogsbarking May 20 #16

So sad sorry about George Wendt. Here's many NORMMMM! selections. Loved the show, Norm!!!! Fla Dem May 20 #17

Ah, Norm! Lulu KC May 20 #18

Loved that show, MarineCombatEngineer May 20 #19

Cheers Norm's Best Bar Entrances Tripper11 May 20 #20

Those are some GREAT ones. calimary May 20 #28

Fun fac: he is also actor Jason Sudeikis' uncle obamanut2012 May 20 #21

George Wendt was always as Norm was always a simple pleasure in my life. Botany May 20 #22

RIP Mr.WeRP May 20 #23

Rest in peace, Bob Swerski. GoCubsGo May 20 #24

Bet the guy............... MyOwnPeace May 20 #25

Appreciation for his existence and achievements Alice Kramden May 20 #27

"NORM!" applegrove May 20 #29

One of the all time great support cast members. oasis May 20 #31

The final episode of Cheers aired 32 years ago today fishwax May 20 #33

"It's a dog eat dog world and I'm wearing Milk-Bone underwear" HereForTheParty May 21 #34