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William Daniels is thinking about Mr. Feeny this back-to-school season.
The actor, 98, shared a photo on Instagram on Thursday, Aug. 21, which shows him as the beloved teacher from Boy Meets World.
In the caption, he wrote, “Something about this time of year always takes me back to one of my favorite roles as Mr. Feeny. Let’s celebrate this back-to-school season with 10% off all signed Feeny photos from our shop, now through September 15th!”
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For fans who saw the photo and didn’t read the caption, however, they feared it was an announcement regarding the actor’s health and well-being.
“I hate the fact that every time I see these posts my heart drops 😂😂,” one commenter wrote.
Another added, “Dang we all really thought the same thing here didn’t we 💀.”
In December 2024, Daniels shared with PEOPLE that he’s deeply familiar with his Boy Meets World character’s lasting impact.
“I’m very aware of the respect people have for my character, George Feeny. I hear it at conventions, in Cameo requests,” he said. “So I hope to use that authority as a teacher and mentor to help protect young people.”
In another conversation with PEOPLE, Daniels’ wife, Bonnie Bartlett Daniels, reflected on his years starring as the ever-wise teacher on the popular ’90s coming-of-age series. Bonnie, 95 — who appeared in five episodes of the ABC show, playing Dean Lila Bolander, Mr. Feeny’s eventual wife — says her husband “misses” working and hanging out on set with his former costars.
“Bill adores them all. He really does,” Bonnie shared.
“He misses that experience with them,” she continued, explaining, “He likes to be part of a group. That’s what really keeps you going — community.”
