'Laverne & Shirley' Star Eddie Mekka, Played Carmine, Dead at 69 Lavern & Shirley actor Eddie Mekka, who famously played Carmine the ‘Big Ragu’, has died at the age of 69. Mekka was found dead at his home in Newhall, CA.#Laverne #Shirley #StarEddie #Mekka #PlayedCarmine #Dead #69 Eddie Mekka, who most famously played Carmine, the "Big Ragu," on "Laverne & Shirley" has died ... … [Read more...]