WASHINGTON — George Wendt's "Cheers" co-stars and other celebrities are paying tribute to the actor following the news of his death.

Wendt's family confirmed in a statement on Tuesday that the actor "died peacefully in his sleep." He was 76 years old.

"George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him," the family said in the statement. "He will be missed forever."

Despite several roles across his decades-long career, Wendt was most known for his portrayal of Norm Peterson on "Cheers." The late actor played the gentle bar regular for the show's 11 seasons.

His "Cheers" co-stars paid tribute to the late actor in a series of statements. The cast of the beloved 1980s TV comedy made a recent public appearance at the Emmy Awards

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