George Wendt, a.k.a. Norm From ‘Cheers,’ Is Dead at 76

A burly, easygoing Chicago native, he became a staple of living rooms across the country for more than a decade as one of America’s favorite barflies.George Wendt as Norm Peterson on the long-running sitcom “Cheers.” He appeared in every episode during the show’s 11-year run and earned six consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations.