Eddie Mekka, who portrayed Carmine Ragusa (aka “The Big Ragoo”) on ABC sitcom Laverne & Shirley, died on November 27 at his home in Newhall, California. He was 69 years old and no cause of death was given. Born on June 14, 1952, in Worcester, Massachusetts, Mekka rose to early fame in 1975 in Broadway musical The Lieutenant, which resulted in a Tony Award nomination for Best … [Read more...]