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George Wendt dies at 76, appeared on “Cheers” as Norm from 1982-1993

Actor George Wendt has died. Wendt's family released a statement saying that Wendt was a doting family man, well-loved and a confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him. Wendt is best known for playing the jovial, beer-loving bar patron Norm Peterson in the TV series Cheers which aired from 1982 to 1993.
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