George Wendt , the iconic actor best known for his role as Norm Peterson on the classic sitcom “Cheers,” died from cardiac arrest with other underlying causes and contributing conditions, People Magazine reported .
A death certificate from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health lists the underlying causes for Wendt’s death include congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease and hypertension, People reported. Additionally, Wendt had significant contributing conditions like end-stage kidney failure and hyperlipidemia.
These chronic conditions had impacted his health in recent years, though Wendt continued to make occasional public appearances and remained a beloved figure in the entertainment world, Deadline reported .
Aside from his 11 seasons on “Cheers,”