Wendt was best known for his performance in ‘Cheers,’ and he died in 2025 at the age of 76. Learn about his career here.

Actor George Wendt, who played Norm, a beer-chugging teddy bear for 11 seasons on “Cheers,” has died at age 76. Reporting for TODAY, NBC’s Joe Fryer looks back at his life and career.

Actor George Wendt, who once played the ever-loyal Norm on “Cheers,” died Tuesday morning at his home at the age of 76, his family confirmed in a statement through his publicist. “George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him,” the statement said. “He will be missed forever.”