Eddie Mekka († 69): The sitcom actor has died

Eddie Mekka (†69)Der Sitcom-Schauspieler ist gestorben

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Eddie Mekka (†69): Der Sitcom-Schauspieler ist gestorben

Er war bekannt für seine Musical-Auftritte und die besonders in den USA erfolgreiche Sitcom "Laverne & Shirley".Now actor Eddie Mekka died at the age of 69.Facebook WhatsApp Mail Twitter

Eddie Mekka: Career on Broadway and on TV

Mecca started his career on Broadway, where he was nominated for a Tony Award for his role in "The Lieutenant" in 1975. Von 1976 bis 1983 spielte er in der Sitcom "Laverne & Shirley" den Carmine Ragusa.He had further appearances in the series "24", "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" or "Rich and Beautiful".On stage he played in Las Vegas in the musical "Hairspray" in 2006 and went on tour for "Grease" in 2010.

Mekka leaves his wife Yvonne Marie Grace and the daughter Mia together.