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“Happy Days” Star Shares Good News Following Painful Surgery

Anson Williams

Anson Williams played Warren “Potsie” Weber on Happy Days for all 11 seasons. Potsie was a goofy and lovable sidekick, always down for a laugh. Don Most played Ralph Malph, Potsie’s best friend, and the pair have continued that friendship off-screen for more than 50 years. On August 12, Anson shared a couple of photos from the hospital. In one, he smiled, and in the other, he looked a bit concerned.

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“Going in for Hernia surgery. One photo is how I am really feeling,” he wrote on Facebook. “Can you spot the real me right now?”

Anson Williams Shared A Follow-Up Post That His Surgery Was A Success

Anson Williams posted a pic of him and Don Most from their Happy Days stint next to an update following his surgery.

“Well, yesterday was painful. I was medicated, which was nice. I was having some interesting dreams as you can see. Tomorrow will be better but no housekeeping for a few days,” he wrote. “Seriously, though, my doctor and the team at the hospital are the best. The staff at Providence Hospital, I am so thankful for them. Dr. Faires…I am just very lucky. And, thank you all for your kind words.”

He tagged Don Most “feeling loved.”

“So happy you’re on the mend, Anson! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Rest up and heal,” a fan wrote/

“Now it’s time to rest and on to a full recovery. Having a dream about Don is a good thing,” another person joked.

“Get well my wonderful ‘Potsie.’ Hope to you get better. A big hug from Italy,” a well wish reads.

This person lives near Anson Williams and is sure he’s in good hands.

“I am in Providence hospital in Everett.Washington right now.Been here almost 10 days.They are very excellent nurses and doctors here,” they wrote.

This story’s feature image is by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images.

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