"For eleven years on 'Cheers,' we shared a stage, a lot of laughs and a front-row seat to one of television’s most beloved friendships," Ratzenberger said.

Kelsey Grammer has led tributes to his 'Cheers' co-star George Wendt, admitting he liked the late actor, who passed away aged 76, "a lot".

Kelsey Grammer breaks silence on Cheers co-star George Wendt's death as he leads cast tributes - Wendt’s death was confirmed by his publicist on Tuesday