George Wendt, comedian and actor beloved as Norm on "Cheers," dies at 76

George Wendt, the comedian and histrion known for his beloved relation arsenic Norm connected "Cheers" has died, a household typical told CBS News. He was 76.

Wendt, a Chicago autochthonal and the uncle of histrion Jason Sudeikis, died peacefully successful his slumber astatine location aboriginal Tuesday morning, according to his family.

"George was a doting household man, a well-loved person and confidant to each of those fortunate capable to person known him," the family's connection read. "He volition beryllium missed forever."

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