Another actor from “Happy Days” has left us. The magazine The Irish Echo spread the news of the death of Gavan O’Herlihy, for everyone Chuck Cunningham of the famous telefilm.
Born in Dublin, after his first experiences as a sportsman, in 1973 he moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career and got the part of the older brother of Richie and Joanie Cunningham, respectively played by Ron Howard and Erin Moran. His character was confirmed only for the first season and was then eliminated without giving a precise explanation to viewers. This is why insiders coined the expression “Chuck Cunningham Syndrome” when a character is given similar treatment.
In addition to “Happy Days”, O’Herlihy starred in many other successful shows such as “The Bionic Woman” and “The Six Million Dollar Man.” Also on the big screen he starred in major films such as Robert’s “A Wedding.” Altman, Richard Lester’s “Superman III” or “Willow” directed by former set colleague Ron Howard, was 70 years old.
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