Wendt, who had a long actor and comedian career, died on Tuesday at home in the United States.

Born in Chicago in 1948, George Wendt was best known as the Cheers Series Norm Peterson. The series was performed between 1982 and 1993. Herb Ball, Zumawire / Mvphotos

US actress and comedian George Wendt died at the age of 76. The man died at home on Tuesday morning, May 20. Wendti misses his wife and a couple of three children.

Wendt, a reputation in comedy, was a familiar face in the legendary Saturday Night Live program in the 1990s. Wendt earned six consecutive Emma nominations in his career for his role as Norm Peterson’s role in the NBC comedy series Cheers.

Wendt also became familiar with Harold’s role in the horror classic of the Masters of Horror series. Wendt played the main star in the second season episode Family. Wendt played in numerous films and TV series in his career from the 1980s to the 2020s.

Spokesse Melissa Nathan confirmed Wendt’s death on Tuesday.

– George was a loving father, a beloved friend and a creditor for all the lucky ones who knew him. He will be missed forever. The family has requested privacy during this time, Nathan wrote in his statement.

The Wendt family has not told his cause of death. Wendt’s death reported The Variety.

George Wendt in 1982. Globe Photos, Zumawire / Mvphotos

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