Shirley’s actress Cindy Williams wrote, My beloved Eddie, A multi-talented superstar who can do it everything. His cause of death has yet to be revealed. Pat Benti, Mekkas longtime friend, confirmed his death on Facebook. Eddie Mekka, who played Carmine The Big Ragoo Ragusa on the television sitcom Laverne & Shirley, died on November 27, 2021, at the age of 69, at his home in Newhall, California. Unfortunately, the veteran actor took his last breath at his home in Newhall, California.
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Like a lot of 70s and 80s TV stars, Eddie also had guest roles on "Fantasy Island" and "The Love Boat". Eddie Mekka was an American actor best remembered for his performance as Carmine Ragusa on the Laverne & Shirley television series. Eddie also had a role on one of "Laverne & Shirley" producer Garry Marshall's other shows, "Blansky's Beauties" - and he'd been nominated for a Tony Award for his role in "The Lieutenant". Carmine would regularly sing on the show. there's no indication his death was suspicious or that there was any foul play involved.Įddie played Carmine Ragusa - Shirley's boyfriend on the show from 1976-1983. Warren tells us Eddie had recently been hospitalized for blood clots and could barely walk. We're told friends and neighbors became concerned when they hadn't heard from him in a few days and called cops to go over and check on him. Eddie was found dead at his home in Newhall, CA on Saturday.
TMZ has learned.Įddie's brother, Warren Mekjian, tells TMZ. RIP, Eddie."Ĭindy Williams, who played the eponymous Shirley Feeney on the show, also wrote a remembrance on Twitter.Eddie Mekka, who most famously played Carmine, the "Big Ragu," on "Laverne & Shirley" has died. He is best-remembered as Carmine The Big Ragoo Ragusa from the hit ABC television sitcom Laverne & Shirley (1976 to 1983). "A genuinely good guy and purveyor of cheer whenever things got cheerless. Eddie Mekka Obituary (2021) - Boulder, CO - The Daily Camera Eddie Mekka EDDIE MEKKA OBITUARY Eddie Mekka was an actor who played Carmine The Big Ragoo Ragusa on Laverne & Shirley. "A sad goodbye to Eddie Mekka this morning," actor Michael McKean tweeted. Mekka's brother Warren Mekjian confirmed the news of his brother's death to NBC News. Rest In Peace Eddie."Ĭondolences poured in from fans and fellow actors, including some of Mekka's "Laverne & Shirley" co-stars. Eddie Mekka, known for his role as Carmine Ragusa on the ABC sitcom 'Laverne & Shirley,' has died. The actor played Carmine The Big Ragu Ragusa, boyfriend of the titular Shirley Feeney.
We welcome you to share your memories of Eddie and your condolences to his family on this fan page. Eddie Mekka, a star of Laverne and Shirley, has died at 69. At this time, we do ask that all media inquiries be withheld during his family's time of grief and mourning. Eddie Mekka, the Tony-nominated actor best known for his role as Carmine The Big Ragu Ragusa of Laverne & Shirley, has died.
"Eddie passed away peacefully in his Newhall, California home on Saturday, November 27, 2021. "It is with deep regret that we share with you the passing of our beloved Eddie Mekka," a statement on his official Facebook page said Wednesday. (KABC) - Actor Eddie Mekka, who was best known for his role as Carmine "The Big Ragu" Ragusa in the sitcom "Laverne & Shirley," died over the weekend at his home in the Newhall neighborhood of Santa Clarita. Actor Eddie Mekka, who was best known for his role as Carmine "The Big Ragu" Ragusa in the sitcom "Laverne & Shirley," died at his home in the Newhall neighborhood of Santa Clarita.
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