No one could have played Cheers' quintessential barfly Norm with more warmth and world-weariness than actor George Wendt, who died today at 76.

"Cheers" fans from across Boston and even far away were at the namesake bar in Beacon Tuesday evening where they toasted the late actor's memory and shared some favorite memories of his character, Norm.

We sadly lost actor George Wendt at the age of 76 this week. Wendt famously portrayed Norman Peterson, better known as just “Norm,” on the iconic ’80s/’90s sitcom Cheers.

George Wendt, who played Norm on “Cheers,” leaves behind a legacy as one of television’s most lovable everymen.

George Wendt, the iconic actor who played Norm on Cheers, passed away at 76. Fans gathered to pay tribute at the Boston bar that inspired the show.