Ted Danson is mourning the death of his longtime friend and former “Cheers” co-star George Wendt. For 11 seasons and more than 250 episodes, Wendt entertained fans of the NBC sitcom as the beer-loving Norm. While Norm sat at the same stool, Danson's Sam Malone poured him a cold one from just behind the bar.

Hollywood and many of George Wendt's former co-stars are paying tribute to the actor after news of his death was announced Tuesday. Wendt died peacefully in his sleep at home, his family confirmed Tuesday morning.