George Wendt adeptly played the role of a deluded Chicago sports fan who always believed in his teams, despite evidence to ...

Wendt started his comedy career at The Second City up north in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood in 1975. He would appear on ...

Fans mourned the passing of Wendt, who led a gregarious band of Bears, Bulls and Blackhawks superfans on the show featuring ...

Actor George Wendt ... and then the other show got canceled." Wendt's beloved "Cheers" character, Norm Peterson, became a fan favorite, as the frequent customer had a punchline for every pint.

A single bar stool sits empty at Cheers in honor of George ... Wendt, who died Tuesday at age 76. The quiet tribute also featured a condolence book, which quickly filled with heartfelt notes from ...