Reports: 'Laverne & Shirley,' 'Dreamgirls' actor Eddie Mekka dies at 69
11:43am PST - December 2nd, 2021 eddie mekka - USA TodayEddie Mekka's Carmine was first introduced in a few episodes of "Happy Days" and later took a lead role in the "Laverne & Shirley" spin-off.