Actor George Wendt, who once played the ever-loyal Norm on “Cheers,” died Tuesday morning at his home at the age of 76, his family confirmed in a statement through his publicist. “George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him,” the statement said. “He will be missed forever.”

"George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him," the statement read, asking for privacy for Wendt's family. "He will be missed forever.