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Posted: **May 20 25, 4:36 pm**

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George Wendt, comedian and actor beloved as Norm on "Cheers," dies at 76
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Updated on: May 20, 2025 / 5:52 PM EDT / CBS News

George Wendt, the comedian and actor known for his beloved role as Norm on "Cheers," has died, a family representative told CBS News. He was 76.

Wendt, a Chicago native and the uncle of actor Jason Sudeikis, died peacefully in his sleep at home early Tuesday morning, according to his family.

Cheers, Norm. RIP.

Posted: **May 20 25, 9:57 pm**

Posted: **May 21 25, 7:08 am**

Posted: **May 21 25, 8:07 am**

I would have thought he was older than 76. So I did some back checking. Norm (and Cliff) would have been in their mid to late 30's during the Cheers days. AKA ~10 years younger than I am today.

I feel old.

Posted: **May 21 25, 8:58 am**

I hope he's buried in Milk Bone underware. RIP big guy!

Posted: **May 21 25, 9:21 am**

Joe Shlabotnik wrote: ↑
May 21 25, 8:58 am
I hope he's buried in Milk Bone underware. RIP big guy!

This is one of my all-time favorite quips from Cheers.

Everyone: "NORM!"

Coach: "How's the world treating ya, Norm?"

Norm: "It's a dog eat dog world, and I'm wearing milkbone underwear."

Posted: **May 21 25, 10:53 am**

GeddyWrox wrote: ↑
May 21 25, 9:21 am

Joe Shlabotnik wrote: ↑
May 21 25, 8:58 am
I hope he's buried in Milk Bone underware. RIP big guy!
This is one of my all-time favorite quips from Cheers.

Everyone: "NORM!"

Coach: "How's the world treating ya, Norm?"

Norm: "It's a dog eat dog world, and I'm wearing milkbone underwear."

Absolutely. I remember laughing out loud hearing it in real time. Classic.

Posted: **May 21 25, 10:57 am**

RIP to one of the greats.

Posted: **May 21 25, 12:24 pm**

Well, it was Sam, not Coach, but I had it pretty much nailed other than that.

Posted: **May 24 25, 10:33 am**

Did you know Jason Sudakis is his nephew and godson?

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