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Old 10-19-10, 12:36 PM
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'Happy Days' Actor Tom Bosley Dies at 83

RIP Mr. C.

http://www.kdvr.com/news/nationworld...,5436402.story

'Happy Days' Actor Tom Bosley Dies
Bosley had reportedly been battling a staph infection.

1:26 a.m. MDT, October 19, 2010

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. -- Actor Tom Bosley, best known as Mr. Cunningham on "Happy Days," has died.

Bosley died Tuesday morning at his home in Palm Springs after battling a staph infection, TMZ is reporting.

He was 83 years old.

Bosley was most known for his role as Howard Cunningham on the long-running sitcom 'Happy Days.'

He was also known for portraying Sheriff Amos Tupper on 'Murder, She Wrote' and Father Frank Dowling on the TV mystery series, 'Father Dowling Mysteries.'

Actor Henry Winkler, who played Arthur Fonzarelli on 'Happy Days' says he's shocked to hear the news.

"I'm just in shock, I really am" Winkler told KNX 1070 News Radio.

"I spoke to him just a few weeks ago and he seemed to be getting his strength back," he said.
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That's too bad, but he had a good career. Howard Cunningham is one of the greatest fathers in television history.
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Oh wow! That's a surprise. RIP Mr. C
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First Mrs. Cleaver, now Mr. C. Bad couple of weeks for tv parents.
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Maybe Chuck will come home for the funeral.
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First Mrs. Cleaver, now Mr. C. Bad couple of weeks for tv parents.
My first thought exactly.
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You'll be missed, Mr. C.
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A place is already set up for Father Dowling.
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Now, Mr. C can join Pat Morita at the Big Arnold's restaurant in the sky......
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That is a shame, I was on a train in Switzerland when I thought I saw him sitting a couple seats ahead of me.
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Originally Posted by skiman


First Mrs. Cleaver, now Mr. C. Bad couple of weeks for tv parents.
Damn, one that I always wanted for a Mom and now one I always wanted for a Dad.
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sad
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Originally Posted by brianluvdvd
Damn, one that I always wanted for a Mom and now one I always wanted for a Dad.
I hope Len Lesser (Uncle Leo from Seinfeld) isn't next.

RIP Tom Bosley.
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I hope Len Lesser (Uncle Leo from Seinfeld) isn't next.

My money's on Danny Tanner.

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Used to watch Father Dowling with my mom as a kid. RIP
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RIP Tom
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RIP Tom Bosley
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Originally Posted by GrouchoFan
Maybe Chuck will come home for the funeral.
You are bad

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Sad news. Seemed like a genuinely great guy.
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Bummer. He was always that familiar face on TV when things were much simpler.

Makes me feel old.
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He taught me not to get mad, but rather to get Glad.

RIP
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Originally Posted by Drexl
I hope Len Lesser (Uncle Leo from Seinfeld) isn't next.

RIP Tom Bosley.

I dont get this. What does it have to do with Tom Bosley?
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Re: 'Happy Days' Actor Tom Bosley Dies at 83

Just saw him in The Back-up Plan. Not a great movie, but it was nice to see him. Holy cow, he did a lot of work.

RIP.


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