The character played by George Wendt, who died this week, brought his authentic self to what could have been superficial exchanges.

Which is a comment that there will never be another Norm Peterson not just because George Wendt played him so perfectly. More optimistically, there will never be another Norm because the Norms of the past are more likely to be found happily working than escaping it at the bar.

The entertainment industry is picking themselves back up following two tragedies that happened earlier this month: the passing of Michael Alaimo and George Wendt, who had both appeared on the sitcom Cheers.

Sudeikis recalled the story in September 2017 while speaking to The A.V. Club on the red carpet of the “Second City’s Roast Of George Wendt” event he hosted in honor of his uncle, who died May 20 at age 76, NBC News has confirmed.

Kelsey Grammer has led the tributes to George Wendt following the actor's death at the age of 76. Wendt, best known for his role as the lovable barfly Norm Peterson on Cheers, passed away on Tuesday, with his former co-stars and friends expressing their grief over the loss.

See the tributes from fellow 'Cheers' stars Ted Danson and John Ratzenberger for their late friend and co-star George Wendt.