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Eddie Mekka, Carmine on ‘Laverne & Shirley,’ dead at 69
He was 69 years old.
No details of his cause of death were immediately released.
Mekka played the love interest of Shirley on the show.
Cindy Williams, who plays Shirley, tweeted, “My darling Eddie, A world-class talent who can do it all. I love you dearly. I will miss you so much. But oh great memories.”
The hit series aired on ABC from 1976-1983.
A Massachusetts native, Mekka moved to Los Angeles and eventually earned a Tony nomination for her lead role in “Lieutenant” on Broadway in 1975.
Mekka has had roles in “The Love Boat,” “Family Matters,” “Guiding Light,” and “It Always Sunny in Philadelphia.”
CNN has reached out to a Mekka representative for comment.