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Meet Eddie Mekka Daughter Mia Mekjian – Here Is Everything To Know About His Family

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Christopher Martinez

Published Jan 03, 2026

Late veteran actor Eddie Mekka was survived by his daughter Mia Mekjian. Scroll down to learn everything there is about his family.  

Eddie Mekka was an American actor best remembered for his performance as Carmine Ragusa on the Laverne & Shirley television series. 

Unfortunately, the veteran actor took his last breath at his home in Newhall, California. He died on November 27, 2021. 

Pat Benti, Mekka’s longtime friend, confirmed his death on Facebook.

Even though Benti did not reveal the cause of his friend’s death, he did state that he passed away peacefully. 

What Is Eddie Mekka Daughter Mia Mekjian? 

Mia Mekjian is the daughter of Eddie Mekka and his second wife, Yvonne Marie Grace. 

Eddie had previously been married to DeLee Lively, but their marriage had ended after nine years. From previous relationships, the actor had no children.

Eddie’s and Yvonne’s daughter, Mia, is paving her way to becoming an established actress. 

Mia has already established herself as a theatre artist. In addition to being an actress, she is a singer, dancer, and personal trainer.

You can learn more about her by visiting her personal website miamekjian.

Eddie Mekka Age: How Old Was He When He Died?

Eddie Mekka was 69 years of age at the time of his death. 

Mekka was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, as Edward Rudolph Mekjian. He received his diploma from Burncoat High School.

Eddie had studied music at Berklee College of Music. While there, He was shortlisted for a Tony Award for his effectiveness as the lead in the Broadway musical The Lieutenant in 1975.

Following that, the actor relocated to Los Angeles to establish himself in the acting industry.

Soon after, he was cast in two Garry Marshall-created Television programs: Blansky’s Beauties and Laverne & Shirley.

Meet Eddie Mekka On Instagram 

Eddie Mekka is not available on Instagram right now, however, there are a lot of fan pages dedicated to him. 

Mekka appeared to be the type of person who avoided the internet. He hasn’t made any social media accounts as a consequence.

Nonetheless, his daughter mia is active on Instagram as @miamekjian.

However, if you want to see images of Eddie and his family on Mia’s Instagram, you must first follow her and wait for her approval. 

Who Are Eddie Mekka Parents? 

Mariam and Vaughn Mekjian are the parents of Eddie Mekka. 

Eddie’s mother, Mariam, was of Italian descent and worked as a presser, while his father, Vaughn, served in World War II.