The actor was best known for his role as Norm Peterson on Cheers, and following the sad news, many of Wendt’s former co-stars, like Ted Danson and Rhea Perlman, were quick to pay tribute.

George Wendt’s cause of death has been revealed weeks after his sudden passing. The “Cheers” star, famous for playing barfly Norm Peterson in all 11 seasons of the beloved NBC show, died ...

After Wendt's death, his "Cheers" co-stars paid tribute to him in a series of statements. Ted Danson, who played Sam Malone on "Cheers," paid tribute to Wendt in a statement shared with USA Today.

After Wendt's death, his "Cheers" co-stars paid tribute to him in a series of statements. Ted Danson, who played Sam Malone on "Cheers," paid tribute to Wendt in a statement shared with USA Today.

After Wendt's death, his "Cheers" co-stars paid tribute to him in a series of statements. Ted Danson, who played Sam Malone on "Cheers," paid tribute to Wendt in a statement shared with USA Today.

After Wendt's death, his "Cheers" co-stars paid tribute to him in a series of statements. Ted Danson, who played Sam Malone on "Cheers," paid tribute to Wendt in a statement shared with USA Today.