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William Daniels’ Mr. Feeny Throwback Prompts Brief Online Scare Over His Health

The 98-year-old was promoting a 10% discount on signed Feeny photos through September 15.

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Overview

  • Daniels shared the throwback image across Instagram, Facebook and X, where many users initially mistook it for a death notice.
  • The caption framed the post as a back-to-school promotion for signed photos, leading commenters to express both alarm and relief.
  • The offer is live via his online shop with a link in his social bio and runs until September 15.
  • Coverage notes he has not posted a separate response to the confusion in the comment threads.
  • The reaction underscores his lasting cultural imprint from Emmy-winning work on St. Elsewhere and voicing Knight Rider’s KITT to his iconic Mr. Feeny role.