News Alert: 'Laverne & Shirley' actor dies
  Eddie Mekka, who found fame playing Carmine "The Big Ragoo" Ragusa, on the hit series "Laverne & Shirley," died Saturday at his home in Newhall, California, according to his official Facebook account. He was 69. Mekka played Shirley's love interest on the show, which ran on ABC from 1976-1983. Cindy Williams, who portrayed Shirley, tweeted, "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."  CNN BREAKING NEWS You are receiving this newsletter because you've signed up to receive CNN Breaking News alerts.
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