The character played by George Wendt, who died this week, brought his authentic self to what could have been superficial ...

Jason Sudeikis' uncle earned Emmy nominations six years running after getting started on Second City in his hometown of ...

Actor George Wendt, who once played the ever-loyal Norm on “Cheers,” died Tuesday morning at his home at the age of 76, his ...

George Wendt, also known as Norm from "Cheers," died Tuesday morning in his sleep, according to a family statement.

Mailman Cliff Clavin (John Ratzenberger) was the literal USPS-blue-collar worker on Cheers, but his good buddy Norm Peterson ...

George Wendt, who played Norm on “Cheers,” leaves behind a legacy as one of television’s most lovable everymen.

Actor George Wendt's journey from a one-word audition to becoming Norm on "Cheers" is celebrated after his death. Former co-stars honor his legacy with touching tributes.

But the more viewers got to know the character — played, of course, by George Wendt, who died yesterday at 76 in his sleep of ...

The "Norm!" greeting on "Cheers" and George Wendt's jokes that followed helped make the show the success it was. TODAY.com looks back following Wendt's death.

George Wendt, the actor who was most known for his role as the down-on-his-luck everyman Norm Peterson in the Boston-based sitcom "Cheers," has passed away at 76 years old.

George Wendt endeared himself to viewers as the beer-loving Norm Peterson on “Cheers,” but in real life, it was his “humble, ...