Fans of the classic TV sitcom Cheers are raising a beer stein for one of its beloved cast members, actor George Wendt. He ...

American actor George Wendt, the affable, beer-loving Norm Peterson from "Cheers", whose name drew a chorus of cheers with every entrance into the fictional Boston bar, has died peacefully in his ...

Bernadette Birkett, voiced the character of Vera Krietzer, Norm Peterson's wife on the hit 1980s show, "Cheers". Birkett is ...

Kelsey Grammer breaks silence on Cheers co-star George Wendt's death as he leads cast tributes - Wendt’s death was confirmed ...

As of this writing, the reason behind Wendt’s death hasn’t been revealed. The veteran actor was private about his health struggles, but he was reportedly seen in a wheelchair last year. According to ...

Mention of death. George Wendt, who was most famous for his role as Norm Peterson on Cheers, passed away on Tuesday. He was 76. Wendt died in his sleep at home on May 20, 2025. His publicist, Melissa ...

Wendt got his start in Chicago's The Second City improv comedy troupe. He went on to earn six Primetime Emmy nominations for his role as a lovable barfly on "Cheers." ...

"He will be missed forever," George Wendt's family said in a statement announcing the May 20 passing of the beloved actor.

He is survived by his wife, Second City alum Bernadette Birkett, who voiced Norm’s never-seen not-so better half, Vera, on “Cheers.”“From his early days with The Second City to his iconic ...

The Cheers alum married his wife, Bernadette Birkett, in 1978. Together, they welcomed three children, with whom he remained ...

The comedian is survived by his wife of 46 years, actress Bernadette Birkett; their children, Hilary, Joe and Daniel; his stepchildren, Joshua and Andrew; and his famous nephew, Jason Sudeikis.