Gavan O’Herlihy, Chuck Cunningham in ‘Happy Days,’ Dies at 70

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The Hollywood Reporter, saying, “It was a shock and devastated all of us who loved him. He will be dearly missed.

Gavan O’Herlihy was an actor known for playing Chuck Cunningham in the first season of “Happy Days.”“Happy Days” was one of the Irish-born O’Herlihy’s first roles. He played older brother Chuck Cunningham on several episodes of the first season of “Happy Days,” before bowing out of the small role.

"Happy Days" star Gavan O'Herlihy has died. He was 70.

The Hollywood Reporter that he died on Sept. 15 in Bath, England.