"America waited for him to walk into a bar every Thursday night and say something funny," Grammer said of his late castmate, who died this week. "And they just knew he wouldn't disappoint."

George Wendt 's "Cheers" co-stars and Hollywood celebrities are sharing heartfelt tributes following his death at age 76. Wendt's family confirmed the news Tuesday morning, announcing that the actor died peacefully in his sleep at home, according to a statement shared by his representative with ABC News.