'Cheers' actor George Wendt dies in his sleep at 76
Actor George Wendt, known for his role as the beer-loving barfly Norm on the 1980s hit sitcom 'Cheers' died on May 20. He was 76.For more than a decade, George Wendt's portrayal of Norm, the cheerful, beer-loving regular at a Boston bar, earned him six straight Emmy nominations and cemented his status as a television icon. His entrance on 'Cheers' was always met with a resounding "Norm!" from fellow patrons, reflecting the character's lasting appeal.advertisementWendt's family said he died early Tuesday morning, peacefully in his sleep while at home, according to the publicity firm The Agency Group.As per AP, in a statement as by the actor's family, they said, '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.Born in Chicago in 1948, George Wendt began his comedy career at The Second City, where he also met his future wife, Bernadette Birkett. Beyond 'Cheers', his work included appearances on 'Saturday Night Live', 'The Simpsons', and films such as 'Fletch' and 'Forever Young'.'Cheers' debuted on September 30, 1982, and initially struggled with low ratings. However, NBC president Brandon Tartikoff believed in the show, and it earned an Emmy nomination for Best Comedy Series in its first season. By the time it ended 11 years later, around 80 million viewers tuned in for the finale.George Wendt quickly became a fan favourite, both inside and outside the bar. His entrances were always met with a hearty 'Norm!' and his punchlines were consistently sharp. When asked, 'How's a beer sound, Norm?' he famously replied, 'I dunno. I usually finish them before they get a word in.'
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