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‘Laverne and Shirley’ Star Eddie Mekka Dead at 69

R.I.P.

Mekka, who was also nominated for a Tony, played Carmine “The Big Ragu” Ragusa on the popular sitcom.

Blake Montgomery
Blake Montgomery 

Former Reporter/Editor

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Blake Montgomery

Blake Montgomery

Former Reporter/Editor

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