George Wendt dies at 76: A look at Cheers star's net worth
'George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him,' a spokesperson said in a statement. 'He will be missed forever. The family has requested privacy during this time.'
The affable, beer-loving Norm was a regular at the Boston bar where everybody knew your name. From 1982 to 1993, he appeared in every single one of the show's 275 episodes, earning six straight Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
Wendt's film credits include memorable roles in Fletch, Gung Ho, Dreamscape, Forever Young, Hostage for a Day, Man of the House, Lakeboat, and the cult horror film House.
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