Rhea Perlman is weighing in on the recent death of her former “Cheers” co-star, George Wendt. “That was the saddest thing ...

Meanwhile, Kelsey Grammer didn't immediately share his thoughts. However, he has now opened up about Wendt’s death, including why he didn’t speak out immediately.

From left, Kelsey Grammer, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger, Ted Danson, Woody Harrelson and George Wendt pose for a cast picture following their appearance at the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in ...

FILE - Actor George Wendt posing for a portrait in New York, Oct. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Jeff Christensen, file) ... Kelsey Grammer, John Ratzenberger, Kirstie Alley and Woody Harrelson.

FILE - Actor George Wendt posing for a portrait in New York, Oct. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Jeff Christensen, file) ... Kelsey Grammer, John Ratzenberger, Kirstie Alley and Woody Harrelson.

NEW YORK (AP) — George Wendt, an actor with an Everyman charm who played the affable, beer-loving barfly Norm on the hit 1980s TV comedy “Cheers” and later crafted a stage career that took ...

FILE - Actor George Wendt posing for a portrait in New York, Oct. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Jeff Christensen, file) ... Kelsey Grammer, John Ratzenberger, Kirstie Alley and Woody Harrelson.

FILE - Actor George Wendt posing for a portrait in New York, Oct. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Jeff Christensen, file) ... Kelsey Grammer, John Ratzenberger, Kirstie Alley and Woody Harrelson.