Sad news kids. Tom Bosley passed away today at the ripe old age of 83. Tom died in a hospital in Rancho Mirage, California after battling lung cancer.

A few of his Happy Days co-stars have already given statements about their friend.

Henry Winkler :”I saw him before I ever got to Hollywood on Broadway, and he was great. And then I got to act with him for 10 years and he was great.  Tom Bosley was our mentor. He was a true artist … a great husband, and a fabulous father and grandfather. He will be sorely missed, but never forgotten.”

Scott Baio:”He was a good man who taught me a lot about the business and business itself. He was a professional guy … I’m sad.”

Ron Howard:  “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. A great father and husband, and a wonderful artist, Tom lead by example, and made us all laugh while he was doing it. My last conversations with Tom reflected the love of life and peace of mind that he always maintained throughout his full and rewarding life. I miss him already.”

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