George Wendt, the actor who brought Norm Peterson to life on Cheers, passed away on May 20, 2025, at the age of 76, peacefully in his sleep at his home in Los Angeles WikipediaLegacy.
A death certificate from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health determined that cardiac arrest was the immediate cause, with underlying conditions including congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, hypertension, end‑stage renal disease, and hyperlipidemia People.com+15https://www.live5news.com+15Daily Wire+15. Wendt was pronounced dead at approximately 10 a.m. and cremated on May 28 TMZ+3WSB-TV Channel 2 – Atlanta+3WPXI+3.