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Awww! #RIP George Wendt, an actor and comedian who was beloved for his performance as Norm Peterson on the long-running comedy series “Cheers” has died at 76

https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/20/entertainment/george-wendt-death?cid=ios_app

George Wendt, actor who played Norm on ‘Cheers,’ dead at 76

George Wendt, an actor and comedian who was beloved for his performance as Norm Peterson on the long-running comedy series “Cheers” has died, according to his publicist.

CNN
May 20 at 8:07pmWeb
Show threadSherBearethMay 20
@GottaLaff Norm. 😢
Show threadLaffyMay 20
@SherBeareth Sad day
Show threadZenHeathen 🏳️‍🌈May 20
@GottaLaff @SherBeareth Aw, no. :(
Show threadLaffyMay 20
@ZenHeathen We love Norm! @SherBeareth
Show threadZenHeathen 🏳️‍🌈May 20
@GottaLaff @SherBeareth How is it something like this hasn't been posted yet?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXED2AVlbR0
(YouTube link to video compilation of "Norm"'s entrances on Cheers.)
Cheers | Every Time Norm Peterson Enters the Bar

YouTube
Show threadLaffyMay 20

@ZenHeathen Maybe it was and we missed it.

@SherBeareth

Show threadKellyAnn Romanych (she/her)May 20
@GottaLaff oh no. I think I remember Jason Sudeikis mentioning they were related and how humble Mr Wendt was.
Show threadOtownKimMay 20
@GottaLaff RIP Norm 😞💔
Show threadMichelleRN, Former CHPN, Ret.May 20
@GottaLaff
He seemed like a nice guy and always gave an impeccably timed performance.
Show threadLaffyMay 20
@MichelleRNCHPN Yeah, a good one
Show threadGerhardfMay 20
@GottaLaff NORM!
Show threadatticus1956May 20

@GottaLaff

Rest in Peace George!

Show threadLaffyMay 20
@Atticus1956 A real loss
Show threadatticus1956May 20

@GottaLaff

Truly!

Show threadMissConstrueMay 20

@GottaLaff Because of the Animaniacs, we invoke Mr Wendt with some regularity. In episode 43, the Warners go to the mall to find the perfect birthday gift for Dr. Scratchansniff. They get constantly interrupted and pestered by two pesky survey ladies from the Midwest who ask them dumb questions like "Do you eat beans?", "Do you want to see a new movie starring George Wendt?" and "Do you eat beans with George Wendt?”

Thus, when anyone is being bothersome, or asks a dumb question, we are likely to respond, Do you like movies starring George Wendt eating beans?

Farewell to this mortal coil Norm, welcome back to the Great Energy, it missed you.

Show threadLaffyMay 20
@MissConstrue Awww.
Show threadSnaprailsMay 20
@GottaLaff Do you think he ever paid off his bar tab? 🙂
Show threadLaffyMay 20
@snaprails Awww, Normie.
Show threadgriffMay 20
@GottaLaff @snaprails

Norm!

https://tenor.com/view/cheers-norm-cheers-dog-eat-dog-world-its-a-dog-eat-dog-world-survival-of-the-fittest-gif-16429485

Tenor
Show threadChupacabra won't complyMay 20

@GottaLaff
RIP,Man.

We did have lots of fun at SXSW for a few years.

Carry on.

Show threadJimTheWhyGuy ❌👑May 21
@GottaLaff and he was a key if not founding member of Da SuperFans 🐻🥹
Show threadJimTheWhyGuy ❌👑May 21
@GottaLaff My favorite Norm response to the usual "Howzitgoin:" "It's a dog eat dog world and I'm wearin' milk bone underwear." 🤣