Top News George Wendt, Who Played Norm on ‘Cheers,’ Dies at 76 Published 3 weeks ago on May 20, 2025 By The Janitor George Wendt, who earned six Emmy nominations playing Norm Peterson on the NBC series ‘Cheers,’ died Tuesday. He was 76. Related Topics: Up Next Inmate who escaped Orleans Parish jail fled to Texas in 2019 jailbreak Don't Miss George Wendt, the Beer-Loving Norm on ‘Cheers,’ Dies at 76 The Janitor Continue Reading You may like