(Editor’s note: After this story went to press, the Metro Times received notice that the mekka festival event was canceled. We’ll be following up on this story to find out more … stay tuned to ...

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Eddie Mekka died “peacefully” in his home on Nov. 27, a friend of the late actor shared on Facebook Eddie Mekka, best known for his role in Laverne & Shirley, has died at age 69. His friend, Pat Benti ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Rest in peace, Big Ragu. Eddie Mekka, who is most known for playing Carmine Ragusa, also known as the “Big Ragu,” on “Laverne & Shirley” has died, according to TMZ. He was 69.

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.

Eddie Mekka, the actor who played Carmine Ragusa on the ABC sitcom “Laverne & Shirley” died on Nov. 27 at his home in Newhall, California. Mekka was 69-years-old. No cause of death was given, ...

Eddie Mekka, an actor on “Laverne & Shirley” who played Carmine “The Big Ragoo” Ragusa, died on Saturday at his home in Newhall, Calif. He was 69. An official Facebook account for Mekka announced the ...

Eddie Mekka, an actor on “Laverne & Shirley” who played Carmine “The Big Ragoo” Ragusa, died on Saturday at his home in Newhall, Calif. He was 69. An official Facebook account for Mekka announced the ...

(CNN) - Actor Eddie Mekka died at age 69 at his California home last Saturday. The cause of death is not known. Mekka was best known for portraying Carmine “The Big Ragoo” Ragusa on the hit TV show ...