I just heard that George Wendt who played the character of Norm Peterson from Cheers died on May 20th 2025, 32 years after the Cheers finale. The passing felt like an end of an era especially as a 1980s NBC (tartikoff-era) fanatic and a fan of Cheers.
In honor of his death, I found a compilation of clips where every time Wendt (as Norm) enters Cheers from 1982-93:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXED2AVlbR0&pp=0gcJCdgAo7VqN5tD
Hope he's safe in heaven with Nicholas Colosanto (Coach Ernie Pantusso), and Kirstie Alley (who played Rebecca Howe) (even Brandon Tartikoff too).
As to think, George Wendt brought to life a character who was more than just a bar regular; he was a symbol of camaraderie, wit, and the comfort of familiar faces.
As we raise a glass in his memory, we celebrate the life of a man who brought laughter and comfort to so many.
Rest in peace, George Wendt. You will be missed.
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