Former Cheers star George Wendt died on Tuesday, May 20. He was 76.

"Beloved actor and comedian, George Wendt, best known for starring in the NBC hit comedy Cheers, has passed away," a rep for his family told Us Weekly in a statement. "George's family confirmed the news of his death early Tuesday morning, announcing he died peacefully in his sleep while at home. George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him. He will be missed forever."

Wendt began his career as a comedian at The Second City in the 1970s before turning his sights on TV acting. He had several guest starring roles on shows like Taxi, Alice and Hart to Hart in the 1980s before landing the role of Norm Peterson on Cheers in 1982.
Wendt portrayed the beloved character - an everyman who liked to drink beer at his local watering hole - for 11 seasons until the series ended in 1993. Throughout its run, he earned six Emmy nominations.

REST IN PEACE MR. WENDT.