Scott Baio Clarifies Comments About Late ‘Happy Days’ Co-Star Erin Moran After Backlash

Scott Baio says he was responding to media reports when he suggested the death of his former “Happy Days” and “Joanie Loves Chachi” co-star Erin Moran may have been due to substance abuse problems.

Authorities in Indiana said Monday that Moran likely died from cancer at her home on Saturday at the age of 56.

Earlier in the day, Baio told New York’s WABC radio about Moran’s death that “if you do drugs or drink, you’re going to die,” but added that he didn’t know if drugs or alcohol were the cause.