Eddie Mekka, ‘Laverne and Shirley’ Actor, Dies at 69 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 news on Thursday morning. No cause of death was given, except that he “passed away peacefully.” Cindy Williams, who played … [Read more...]