Kelsey Grammer has led the tributes to George Wendt following the actor's death at the age of 76. Wendt, best known for his role as the lovable barfly Norm Peterson on Cheers, passed away on Tuesday, with his former co-stars and friends expressing their grief over the loss.

George Wendt, best known as Norm Peterson from the classic sitcom Cheers, has died at 76. Wendt was a staple of 90s television and starred in all 275 episodes of the show. His legacy endures through his Emmy-nominated work and lasting influence on comedy,

Ted Danson and other stars of “Cheers” reacted Tuesday to the death of co-star George Wendt, who played Norm Peterson in the famous 1980s NBC sitcom. Wendt died “peacefully in his sleep while at home.”