George Wendt, also known as Norm from "Cheers," died Tuesday morning in his sleep, according to a family statement.

George Wendt, the actor best known for playing lovable barfly Norm Peterson on the iconic sitcom Cheers, has died at age 76. A representative on Tuesday confirmed his death, marking the loss of a television legend whose presence defined one of the most beloved series of the 1980s and early '90s.

George Wendt, the actor best known for his starring role as Norm Peterson in the NBC sitcom "Cheers," has died at 76.