Cheers' is still one of the most beloved comedies in TV history. In light of George Wendt’s death, here’s a look back at the sitcom’s bartenders and barflies, then and now.

Here, in the wake of George Wendt's death, take a walk down memory lane with the stars of NBC's Cheers, then and now. George Wendt, who played Norm Peterson on the sitcom, died on May 20, 2025 — the 32nd anniversary of the Cheers series finale. He was 76.

The cast of 'Cheers' is mourning the death of George Wendt, the actor who played Norm; he's not the first cast member to have died, though.

Late 'Cheers' actor George Wendt's legacy includes iconic TV moments and unforgettable stories with co-stars like Ted Danson, Woody Harrelson, John Ratzenberger and Kirstie Alley.