Jon Cryer, who starred in the 1984 film No Small Affair with Wendt, tells PEOPLE he "met George on one of my first movies and every day we shot together I kind of couldn’t believe it. That I was working with one of my favorite actors in television and he was just such an absolute prince."

George Wendt 's "Cheers" co-stars and Hollywood celebrities are sharing heartfelt tributes following his death at age 76. Wendt's family confirmed the news Tuesday morning, announcing that the actor died peacefully in his sleep at home, according to a statement shared by his representative with ABC News.

Boston's original Cheers location will be holding a special tribute next week to honor "Cheers" star George Wendt, who died on Tuesday.Wendt played Norm Peterson on the iconic sitcom, which took place at a Boston bar and ran from 1982 to 1993.