Cheers icon George Wendt has died aged 76. The legendary actor played the beloved Norm Peterson on the hit NBC show from 1982-1993 and earned six consecutive Emmy nominations for the role. Wendt’s death on Tuesday was confirmed by his publicist in a statement which read: 'George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him. He will be missed forever. The family has requested privacy during this time.' His shock passing also came exactly 32 years after the final episode of the show aired. His iconic sitcom Cheers ran for 11 seasons from 1982 to 1993, though the show was almost canceled after its first season due to low ratings. #rip #georgewendt #celebritynews #cheers