Ted Danson and other stars of “Cheers” reacted Tuesday to the death of co-star George Wendt, who played Norm Peterson in the famous 1980s NBC sitcom.

Wendt died “peacefully in his sleep while at home.”

Danson, who played Sam Malone, told PEOPLE he’s “devastated to hear that Georgie is no longer with us.”

“I am sending all my love to Bernadette and the children,” Danson said in a statement. “It is going to take me a long time to get used to this. I love you, Georgie.”

John Ratzenberger, who played Cliff Clavin, tells PEOPLE in a statement that he’s “heartbroken to hear about the passing of my friend George Wendt.”

“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,” he said in a statement. “George brought Norm to life with a subtle brilliance — the kind that made it look easy. That was his gift.

“He was a true craftsman — humble, hilarious, and full of heart. What you saw on screen was exactly who he was off screen with impeccable comedic timing and a deep loyalty to those he loved. I’ll miss our conversations and the quiet moments of friendship that meant the most.”

Here is some of the other reaction to the news of Wendt’s death:

“I was lucky enough to spend some quality time talking with George Wendt a year ago at @bigslickkc annual event benefiting Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. He wasn’t feeling his best, but he still rose to the occasion and made thousands of people laugh a lot for a great cause. He performed a hilarious “Da Bears” sketch with @jasonsudeikis, @killatrav and @patrickmahomes, written by the wonderful @robertsmigiel🍺Cheers George — and wherever you are I know everybody knows your name,” Jeff Ross.

“Heaven just got a little funnier with #GeorgeWendt. It was a thrill to work beside him on #SabrinatheTeenageWitch for a handful of episodes. I was a big #Cheers fan and knew I was among one of the best when he was on set. He was warm, professional and kind and our cast and crew were gifted with his presence every time. Rest in peace!” Melissa Joan Hart.

Eric Allan Kramer, who guest-starred in a 1989 episode of Cheers, remembered Wendt as “one of the warmest, funniest guys I’ve ever come across” in an Instagram post.

“Welcoming as the star he was, incredibly giving as an actor in rehearsal (and when the cameras were rolling)… Also the first one to make sure I had a beer in my hand at the end of the night… We shared a history of work with the Calgary Stampeders and exchanged many stories over the week… Cheers, indeed… Many thanks for the laughs and the education… RIP,” the Good Luck, Charlie star wrote.

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.”

“He will be missed by many millions who, just like me, felt like Norm was a member of the family,” he continues.