'Happy Days' Dad Tom Bosley Dead at 83

“Happy Days” actor Tom Bosley died today of heart failure at the age of 83. He had been battling lung cancer. Bosley played uber-dad Mr. Cunningham on the show.

TMZ, who broke the news of Bosley’s death, spoke to director and fellow Happy Days actor Ron Howard about Bosley.

“I’m so saddened by the loss of our wonderful Tom Bosley. Remarkable on so many levels, Tom’s insight, talent, strength of character and comic timing made him a vital central figure in the Happy Days experience.”

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