George Wendt, "Cheers" actor, dies at 76

George Wendt, an actor and comedian who was beloved for his performance as Norm Peterson on the long-running comedy series “Cheers” has died, his family announced.

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  1. May 20, 2025George Wendt, "Cheers" actor, dies at 76
  2. May 22, 2025Only left-leaning coverage:Kelsey Grammer Remembers ‘Cheers’ Co-Star George Wendt: “He Was Extraordinary”

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Rolling StoneLeft· 495d ago

Kelsey Grammer Pays Tribute to 'Extraordinary' 'Cheers' Co-Star George Wendt

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Wyoming Public MediaLean Left· 496d ago

George Wendt, who played Norm on 'Cheers,' has died

NPRLean Left· 496d ago

George Wendt, who played Norm on 'Cheers,' has died

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 496d ago

George Wendt, who played beloved barfly Norm on ‘Cheers’ and found another home onstage, dies at 76

Los Angeles TimesLean Left· 496d ago

Contributor: 'Cheers' was fiction, but Norm was for real

Los Angeles TimesLean Left· 496d ago

Appreciation: George Wendt, quintessential Regular Guy

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New York PostLean Right· 496d ago

George Wendt reunited with ‘Cheers’ co-stars Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson before his death

Hot AirRight· 496d ago

George Wendt, 'Norm' of Cheers Fame, Has Died

The Daily CallerRight· 496d ago

‘Cheers’ Actor George Wendt Dead At 76

Fox NewsRight· 496d ago

'Cheers' star George Wendt scored iconic role with a 1-word audition

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DeadlineLean Left· 495d ago

Kelsey Grammer Remembers ‘Cheers’ Co-Star George Wendt: “He Was Extraordinary”

Entertainment WeeklyLean Left· 495d ago

Kelsey Grammer remembers 'extraordinary' 'Cheers' costar George Wendt

VarietyLean Left· 496d ago

‘Cheers’ Stars Ted Danson, Rhea Perlman and More Pay Tribute to George Wendt: ‘It Was Impossible Not to Like Him’

The Hollywood ReporterLean Left· 496d ago

Ted Danson, John Ratzenberger, Kelsey Grammer Among Those Paying Tribute to George Wendt: “He Was a True Craftsman”

Entertainment WeeklyLean Left· 496d ago

George Wendt, beloved barfly Norm on 'Cheers,' dies at 76

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