George Wendt, also known as Norm from "Cheers," died Tuesday morning in his sleep, according to a family statement.

Late Cheers alum George Wendt is remembered for his comical performance as Norman Peterson and his death, naturally, broke fans’ hearts in May 2025. While a cause of death was not immediately disclosed, Wendt experienced a few health setbacks in his final years. He chose to keep his personal life private, though.

Ted Danson is mourning the death of his longtime friend and former “Cheers” co-star George Wendt. For 11 seasons and more than 250 episodes, Wendt entertained fans of the NBC sitcom as the beer-loving Norm. While Norm sat at the same stool, Danson's Sam Malone poured him a cold one from just behind the bar.