Ron Howard On Tom Bosley's Death: He Made Us All Laugh On 'Happy Days'
Oct. 19 2010, Published 4:12 a.m. ET
Happy Days star Tom Bosley was remembered by his costar Ron Howard as a remarkable man who made everyone laugh.
Stars from the ABC hit show and around Hollywood expressed their sorrow over the passing of the man who played the beloved father on the mega-hit ABC comedy.
Howard, who starred as Bosley’s son Richie Cunningham, released this statement to Breaking Celebrity News: “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.”
Marion Ross, who played Marion Cunningham on the hit show Happy Days also mourned Bosley on Tuesday, lauding his intelligence and leadership.
Ross released this statement about Bosley: “He was my husband of 11 years and the father of the company in many ways.