Al Molinaro - the actor who played the owner of Arnold's Diner in Happy Days - has died at the age of 96.
The star passed away in a Wisconsin hospital after suffering from gallstones. His son Michael told TMZ that Molinaro decided not to have surgery.
Molinaro played the beloved Big Al Delvecchio on Happy Days between 1976 and 1982. Al was the drive-in owner and cook of Arnold's Diner from season four to season nine.
Al was known for his catchphrase: "Yep-yep-yep-yep..." when chatting to the gang.
The character eventually married Chachi's mother and also appeared in the Happy Days spinoff Joanie Loves Chachi.
Weezer even had Molinaro cameo as Al in the music video for their 1995 single 'Buddy Holly', which saw the indie band play at Arnold's.
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As well as Happy Days, the actor also starred as Murray the Cop on The Odd Couple in the early '70s.
Molinaro is survived by his wife Betty and his son Michael.
Watch the video for Weezer's 'Buddy Holly' - featuring Big Al - below:
