Eddie Mekka, Carmine From ‘Laverne & Shirley,’ Has Died At The Age Of 69

Eddie Mekka, who is best known as Carmine “The Big Ragoo” Ragusa, from the 1970s and 1980s sitcom ‘Laverne & Shirley’ has died at the age of 69.

There has not been a cause of death released yet.

My darling Eddie,
A world-class talent who could do it all. I love you dearly. I’ll miss you so much. But oh the marvelous memories…https://t.co/ZmBFpBxc4m #EddieMekka

— Cindy Williams (@Cindy_Williams1) December 2, 2021

Eddie was nominated for a Tony because of his Broadway debut in the 1975 rock opera The Lieutenant.

He landed the role of Carmine “The Big Ragoo” Ragusa, Shirley’s (Cindy Williams) boyfriend, on Laverne & Shirley in 1976 and remained with the series throughout its eight-season run on ABC.