There was some momentary confusion among fans of William Daniels, the 98-year-old actor known for his role in “Boy Meets World.” When he shared throwback photos and promoted signed headshots on social media, some followers mistakenly thought he had passed away.
Many fans seemed to overlook the captions accompanying the posts, leading to a wave of concern. The images he posted sparked reactions, as viewers believed they were looking at a death announcement.
In one post, Daniels nostalgically reflected on his character Mr. Feeney: “Something from this period always brings me back to one of my favorite roles as Mr. Feeney,” he wrote. He also noted a promotion for signed Feeney photos available until September 15th.
His comment section quickly became filled with relief and gratitude from fans, who expressed their happiness that he was, in fact, alive.
One user mentioned, “You can’t keep scaring me like this,” while another echoed the sentiment, “Dan, did we all really think the same thing here?”
Daniels posted the images across various platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and X, and the comments kept pouring in. “I hate the fact that every time I see these posts it makes me fall for me,” wrote a follower.
Daniels’ portrayal of Mr. Feeney as a guiding presence for characters like Corey, Topanga, Sean, and Eric made him a cherished figure from the 90s sitcom, which ran from 1993 to 2000.
The iconic actor celebrated his 98th birthday on March 31st. Although he has not publicly addressed the fan reactions directly, the outpouring of gratitude has certainly made an impression.
Fans grew up with him, transitioning from classrooms to adult life, and often reflect on their fond memories of the show.
Daniels began his acting career at age 16 in 1943 and landed his first significant television role with “Captain Nice” in 1967.
He expressed gratitude for the ongoing support he has received over the years: “Well, you need to be happy, and I certainly do,” he said shortly after his birthday, with a hopeful outlook for the future.
His wife, Bonnie Bartlett Daniels, shared that despite age, he is focusing on staying active and strong. “He’s very strong,” she noted, adding that they work with a trainer twice a week to maintain his well-being.
