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Actor Al Molinaro, best known for playing diner owner Al Delvecchio on the TV series Happy Days and the show's spinoff, Joanie Loves Chachie, died at 96, reported Deadline.
The American actor chose not to remove gall stones owing to his age and died because of complications arising out of gall stones.
Mr Molinaro made his television debut with Get Smart. He played Agent 44 for two episodes. Immediately after that, he played Officer Murray Greshler on The Odd Couple, appearing in 73 episodes.
Then came his most celebrated role of Al Delvecchioin in season four of Happy Days. The Odd Couple star also appeared in two films, 1976's Freaky Friday and 1980's The Great American Traffic Jam.
Mr Molinaro reprised the role of Al Delvecchio several times, notably in a series of commercials.
Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Mr Molinaro also appeared in Punky Brewster and Step by Step. Mr Molinaro is survived by his wife Betty and his son Michael.
The American actor chose not to remove gall stones owing to his age and died because of complications arising out of gall stones.
Mr Molinaro made his television debut with Get Smart. He played Agent 44 for two episodes. Immediately after that, he played Officer Murray Greshler on The Odd Couple, appearing in 73 episodes.
Then came his most celebrated role of Al Delvecchioin in season four of Happy Days. The Odd Couple star also appeared in two films, 1976's Freaky Friday and 1980's The Great American Traffic Jam.
Mr Molinaro reprised the role of Al Delvecchio several times, notably in a series of commercials.
Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Mr Molinaro also appeared in Punky Brewster and Step by Step. Mr Molinaro is survived by his wife Betty and his son Michael.
