His wife of nearly 50 years, Bernadette Birkett, informed authorities of his death. Wendt's cause of death was ...

The cause of death for Cheers star George Wendt is now known. The actor died from cardiac arrest, according to the death ...

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.

George Wendt, who earned six Emmy nominations playing Norm Peterson on the NBC series 'Cheers,' died Tuesday. He was 76.

George Wendt 's "Cheers" co-stars and Hollywood celebrities are sharing heartfelt tributes following his death at age 76. Wendt's family confirmed the news Tuesday morning, announcing that the actor ...

George Wendt, famous for his role as Norm, died at age 76, prompting heartfelt tributes from Ted Danson and Rhea Perlman.

Ted Danson, John Ratzenberger and Rhea Perlman honored their old "Cheers" co-star after George Wendt died at 76 on May 20.

"For eleven years on 'Cheers,' we shared a stage, a lot of laughs and a front-row seat to one of television’s most beloved ...

George Wendt, who played Norm in all 11 seasons of "Cheers," is being honored by his co-stars Ted Danson, Rhea Perlman and ...

The late George Wendt mistakenly linked John Boehner to a scandal during a 1990 TV appearance, affecting Boehner's congressional campaign in Ohio.

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

The TV icon, known for playing Norm Peterson in “Cheers,” died “peacefully in his sleep” on Tuesday, May 17, at age 76.