'Beloved': Cheers co-stars pay tribute to George Wendt
Kelsey Grammer has led tributes to George Wendt.
The 70-year-old actor admitted he "liked" his late Cheers co-star - who played bar regular Norm Peterson in the show - "a lot", following the news that George had died aged 76.
Grammer said in a statement to DailyMail.com: "I believe mourning is a private matter. But I liked George a lot. He was beloved by millions."
Grammer portrayed psychiatrist Frasier Crane in the NBC sitcom, and he reprised the role for spin-off series Frasier, which ran from 1993 to 2004, before returning in 2023.
Ted Danson, who played Cheers bartender Sam Malone, said he was "devastated" to hear of George's death.
"I am sending all my love to Bernadette and the children," he told People.
"It is going to take me a long time to get used to this. I love you, Georgie."
Rhea Perlman, who portrayed waitress Carla Tortelli, praised the late star as the "sweetest, kindest man I ever met", and admitted she will "miss him more than words can say".
"It was impossible not to like him," she said.
"As Carla, I was often standing next to him, as Norm always took the same seat at the end of the bar, which made it easy to grab him and beat the crap out of him at least once a week.
"I loved doing it, and he loved pretending it didn't hurt. What a guy! I'll miss him more than words can say."
Wendt's publicist confirmed the news of his passing on Tuesday - describing him in a statement as "a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him".
The late star had spoken candidly about the impact of the show on his life.
He said in a past interview: "I was lucky to be part of something that became such a beloved part of people's lives."
Wendt was nominated for six consecutive Emmys for his portrayal of Norm, appearing in every episode until the series ended in May 1993.
Kelsey Grammer has led tributes to George Wendt.
The 70-year-old actor admitted he "liked" his late Cheers co-star - who played bar regular Norm Peterson in the show - "a lot", following the news that George had died aged 76.
Grammer said in a statement to DailyMail.com: "I believe mourning is a private matter. But I liked George a lot. He was beloved by millions."
Grammer portrayed psychiatrist Frasier Crane in the NBC sitcom, and he reprised the role for spin-off series Frasier, which ran from 1993 to 2004, before returning in 2023.
Ted Danson, who played Cheers bartender Sam Malone, said he was "devastated" to hear of George's death.
"I am sending all my love to Bernadette and the children," he told People.
"It is going to take me a long time to get used to this. I love you, Georgie."
Rhea Perlman, who portrayed waitress Carla Tortelli, praised the late star as the "sweetest, kindest man I ever met", and admitted she will "miss him more than words can say".
"It was impossible not to like him," she said.
"As Carla, I was often standing next to him, as Norm always took the same seat at the end of the bar, which made it easy to grab him and beat the crap out of him at least once a week.
"I loved doing it, and he loved pretending it didn't hurt. What a guy! I'll miss him more than words can say."
Wendt's publicist confirmed the news of his passing on Tuesday - describing him in a statement as "a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him".
The late star had spoken candidly about the impact of the show on his life.
He said in a past interview: "I was lucky to be part of something that became such a beloved part of people's lives."
Wendt was nominated for six consecutive Emmys for his portrayal of Norm, appearing in every episode until the series ended in May 1993.
Kelsey Grammer has led tributes to George Wendt.
The 70-year-old actor admitted he "liked" his late Cheers co-star - who played bar regular Norm Peterson in the show - "a lot", following the news that George had died aged 76.
Grammer said in a statement to DailyMail.com: "I believe mourning is a private matter. But I liked George a lot. He was beloved by millions."
Grammer portrayed psychiatrist Frasier Crane in the NBC sitcom, and he reprised the role for spin-off series Frasier, which ran from 1993 to 2004, before returning in 2023.
Ted Danson, who played Cheers bartender Sam Malone, said he was "devastated" to hear of George's death.
"I am sending all my love to Bernadette and the children," he told People.
"It is going to take me a long time to get used to this. I love you, Georgie."
Rhea Perlman, who portrayed waitress Carla Tortelli, praised the late star as the "sweetest, kindest man I ever met", and admitted she will "miss him more than words can say".
"It was impossible not to like him," she said.
"As Carla, I was often standing next to him, as Norm always took the same seat at the end of the bar, which made it easy to grab him and beat the crap out of him at least once a week.
"I loved doing it, and he loved pretending it didn't hurt. What a guy! I'll miss him more than words can say."
Wendt's publicist confirmed the news of his passing on Tuesday - describing him in a statement as "a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him".
The late star had spoken candidly about the impact of the show on his life.
He said in a past interview: "I was lucky to be part of something that became such a beloved part of people's lives."
Wendt was nominated for six consecutive Emmys for his portrayal of Norm, appearing in every episode until the series ended in May 1993.
Kelsey Grammer has led tributes to George Wendt.
The 70-year-old actor admitted he "liked" his late Cheers co-star - who played bar regular Norm Peterson in the show - "a lot", following the news that George had died aged 76.
Grammer said in a statement to DailyMail.com: "I believe mourning is a private matter. But I liked George a lot. He was beloved by millions."
Grammer portrayed psychiatrist Frasier Crane in the NBC sitcom, and he reprised the role for spin-off series Frasier, which ran from 1993 to 2004, before returning in 2023.
Ted Danson, who played Cheers bartender Sam Malone, said he was "devastated" to hear of George's death.
"I am sending all my love to Bernadette and the children," he told People.
"It is going to take me a long time to get used to this. I love you, Georgie."
Rhea Perlman, who portrayed waitress Carla Tortelli, praised the late star as the "sweetest, kindest man I ever met", and admitted she will "miss him more than words can say".
"It was impossible not to like him," she said.
"As Carla, I was often standing next to him, as Norm always took the same seat at the end of the bar, which made it easy to grab him and beat the crap out of him at least once a week.
"I loved doing it, and he loved pretending it didn't hurt. What a guy! I'll miss him more than words can say."
Wendt's publicist confirmed the news of his passing on Tuesday - describing him in a statement as "a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him".
The late star had spoken candidly about the impact of the show on his life.
He said in a past interview: "I was lucky to be part of something that became such a beloved part of people's lives."
Wendt was nominated for six consecutive Emmys for his portrayal of Norm, appearing in every episode until the series ended in May 1993.
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