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(KTLA) -- Actor George Wendt, who famously played Norm Peterson in the hit sitcom "Cheers," has passed away. He was 76 years old.

He died early Tuesday morning, his publicist, Melissa Nathan, confirmed to Nexstar.

“George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him. He will be missed forever," Nathan said in a statement. "The family has requested privacy during this time.”

Wendt's family told Nathan that he died peacefully in his sleep, at home. No cause of death was given.

This latest round of store closings comes after the retailer shuttered over 200 store locations in 2020 as part of Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Pennsylvania’s primary election is an opportunity to choose which candidates will represent their parties in November, although experts predict a low voter turnout.

(NewsNation) — A judge sealed a motion filed by the defense team for Bryan Kohberger, who is accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022, which discusses “alternative perpetrators” they say might have committed the murders. 

Judge Steven Hippler pushed back, asking the defense team for more evidence to advance its theory beyond allegations during a May 15 hearing on the matter. 

“It seemed to be much of what you put in there,” Hippler said in court, “was potentially fairly objectionable in terms of admissibility.”

SUNBURY — Students and staff at Chief Shikellamy Elementary School will miss Edith Urbanski, who is better known to the district as, “Gram Edie.”

SUNBURY — More than 25 people participated in a firefighting recruitment event held at Route 61 Events, just outside Sunbury on Monday night.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Luzerne County, the largest county in northeastern Pennsylvania, had key races and issues to watch on Tuesday.

Luzerne County has had some problems in recent years running elections. I-Team Reporter Andy Mehalshick has been watching the vote count in the county all day.

All systems were go on Tuesday in Luzerne County. There were no major problems to report. In fact, the vote count was well underway at the Luzerne County Penn Place office building, which houses the election bureau.

The operation was quite a scene.

MILTON — The Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau announced several leadership updates that reflect the organization’s continued commitment to excellence, innovation and strategic growth.

LEWISBURG — Phoenix Physical Therapy in Lewisburg welcomes therapist Stephanie Mackey to the team

ELYSBURG — Knoebels Amusement Park in Elysburg received two top distinctions from the National Amusement Park Association’s 39th annual Amusement Park and Attractions Survey.