HE was best known as the beloved chef from the classic US sitcom Happy Days — but now actor Al Molinaro has sadly died.
Molinaro who played Big Al Delvecchio, the owner of Arnold’s drive-in, in Happy Days has passed away at the age of 96.
His son Michael confirmed the news to TMZ saying he died in a California hospital from bad gall stones, and had elected not to have surgery because of his age.
Molinaro played his role on Happy Days for 10 years and continued to play his character on the spin-off, Joanie Loves Chachi.
He also starred in The Odd Couple as Murray the Cop, Punky Brewster and Step by Step.
He is survived by his son and his wife Betty.
Stars and fans have paid tribute to the actor on Twitter.
