False rumors about Henry Winkler’s death are once again circulating across the internet.
Key Takeaways
- Henry Winkler is still alive and kicking.
- Henry has dealt with Dyslexia and anxiety his whole life.
However, the truth is that the veteran actor is alive and well.
While it’s unclear who or what exactly started the rumors this time, we do have an idea of what might have sparked them.
As many know, Henry is quite candid about his political beliefs and doesn’t shy away from sharing his views with popular media outlets.
For instance, back in 2017, the actor openly criticized Trump, stating that Trump thrives on appreciation and lacks awareness of global affairs.
His exact words were,
I do believe that he is completely self-possessed or obsessed, and it’s very interesting. This is what he does, when the crowd goes wild for him, he moves his ear closer to the sound. You watch it, it happens every time
Henry Winkler
Plus, he’s a big fan of the work done by former President Barack Obama.
In 2017, he sat down for an interview on MSNBC, diving deep into his political views.
Then, in August 2023, he commented that the U.S. is going through a tough time.
But some folks find his views hard to swallow, so they start spreading rumors about him kicking the bucket.
Yet, nowadays, you don’t need to shout from the rooftops to prove you’re still around.
Just hop on your socials and post something—that’s all the proof you need.
And guess what? Our dear Henry Winkler tweeted just a few hours ago, right before I wrote this. So, yep, he’s definitely alive and kicking.
YES we will !!!! https://t.co/BWxT31wORq
— Henry Winkler (@hwinkler4real) July 14, 2024
However, that doesn’t mean that he hasn’t had trouble managing his health and career.
Henry Winkler Created A Great Career Despite Having An Illness Called Dyslexia
Henry Winkler always had a tough life. From his early childhood, his grades weren’t that great.
But when he got a little older, he came to know that he suffered from a mental condition called Dyslexia.
Now, if you don’t know about Dyslexia, let me give you guys a quick explanation.
Dyslexia is a condition where the person has trouble reading and writing.
Talking about all his difficulties, he said to ABC News,
 The first stage was anger. All that humiliation, all that punishment, all that expectation was for nothing. My brain was wired differently. And the people who were yelling at me [and] who punished me gave it to me, because it’s hereditary.
Henry Winkler
This meant that he also had trouble remembering scripts throughout his filming career.
Furthermore, in the later years of his life, he was also troubled by anxiety.
However, he didn’t let any of his difficulties control his life. Despite his difficulties in reading and writing, he went on to write more than a dozen of children’s books.
Finally, we hope Henry continues inspiring us through his awesome work.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Henry Winkler has been married to his wife, Stacey Weitzman, for over 45 years.
- Henry Winkler’s father was a German.
