The “Cheers” star graduated from Rockhurst University after getting kicked out of Notre Dame and has family in Kansas City.

Career began with Second City comedy troupe Legal battle over likeness rights settled in 2000 Wendt's 'SNL' role showcased his comedic versatility May 20 (Reuters) - Comic actor George Wendt ...

George Wendt, an actor with an Everyman charm who played the affable, beer-loving barfly Norm on the hit 1980s TV comedy “Cheers,” has died. He was 76. Wendt in later ...

Tributes in honor of “Cheers” actor George Wendt have been pouring in from actors and friends of the star who died Tuesday at the age of 76. Wendt, who was in the iconic television sitcom for all 11 ...

"George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him," a statement from his publicist said. "He will be missed forever." ...

Buzz60’s Maria Mercedes Galuppo has the story. FILE - Actor George Wendt posing for a portrait in New York, Oct. 20, 2009. NEW YORK — George Wendt, an actor with an Everyman charm who played ...

NEW YORK (AP) — George Wendt, an actor with an Everyman charm who played the affable, beer-loving barfly Norm on the hit 1980s TV comedy “Cheers” and later crafted a stage career that took h ...

(CNN) — 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. (CNN ...

NEW YORK — George Wendt, an actor with an Everyman charm who played the affable, beer-loving barfly Norm on the hit 1980s TV comedy “Cheers” and later crafted a stage career that took hi ...