Beloved Actor, 79, Gets Touching Tribute From Kids and People Swear His Son Is His Cloneoriginally appeared onParade. There likely isn't a person in America who doesn't view Henry Winkler, 79, as a national treasure. The actor landed his first big role on the sitcom Happy Days as Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli in 1974 and has been captivating hearts since. While his professional accolades are seemingly endlessly, his personal life victories are what is truly amazing. Winkler has been candid about his upbringing; struggling with dyslexia and having a stifling childhood, and yet is still regarded as one of the most beloved icons in Hollywood. Recently theTODAY with Jenna & Friendshonored him and his "nice guy" legacy by helping his three adult children put together a touching tribute ahead of Father's Day. "The way you were raised, in the household you came from, where you weren't allowed to be yourself and you weren't allowed to question, or speak your mind you did the exact opposite," praised his daughter Zoe Winkler. "And you raised us in the most loving home where we could be ourselves." His stepson Jed Weitzman added that they had years of "incredible memories" together. His youngest, Max Winkler, had a simple message of "I love you so much" and blew his father a kiss. Upon seeing him on the screen, fans were blown away by just how much Max looks like his dad, from his signature big eyes to his sweet mannerisms. Related: TV Legend Henry Winkler Receives Long-Overdue Honor "His son sounds just like him," exclaimed one reader. "Your daughter is so beautiful." "Holy... Max is his twin," stated another. Winkler was extremely touched by the gesture, thanking Jenna and the crew for pulling it together profusely. "I am so emotional," he said. He also offered Jenna and viewers a piece of advice on raising loving kids."The center of all relationships is the ear," he stated. "It is not how you meant it. It is how it landed. It's how it's heard. And I was never able to say anything. I never had a point of view growing up, right here on 78th street. And my children could say what was on their mind." 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Beloved Actor, 79, Gets Touching Tribute From Kids and People Swear His Son Is His Clonefirst appeared on Parade on Jun 13, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon Jun 13, 2025, where it first appeared.