Tributes as ‘Happy Days’ creator Garry Marshall dies at 81

Happy Days star Henry Winkler has paid tribute to the show’s creator, Garry Marshall, who has died aged 81.

Marshall, who also created Mork & Mindy starring Robin Williams and directed hit films including Pretty Woman, The Princess Diaries, Beaches, and Valentine’s Day, died of complications from pneumonia after a stroke.

Winkler shot to fame playing the rebellious Arthur ‘Fonzie’ Fonzarelli in the family comedy and has said he owes Marshall his career.