June 13th 2024.
Viewers were shocked to discover that a famous TV icon from the 70s was caught in the midst of a hotel fire in Dublin. It turns out that Happy Days star Henry Winkler was staying at Shelbourne Hotel when the incident occurred on Wednesday. The 78-year-old American actor, known for his role as the cool Arthur 'Fonzie' Fonzarelli on the popular US sitcom, was evacuated alongside other guests and later shared a photo with three firemen from Dublin Fire Brigade, thanking them for their swift response.
In his tweet, Winkler expressed his gratitude to the fire department for their prompt action, revealing that the fire alarm had gone off on their first morning at the hotel. The Emmy-winning actor, who has also made a name for himself in other comedy roles such as playing acting teacher Gene Cousineau in the hitman series Barry and Barry Zuckerkorn in Arrested Development, admitted that at first he thought it was just a false alarm caused by someone else's faulty clock radio. However, after realizing that the alarm was still going off in another room, he quickly followed the hotel staff's instructions to evacuate.
During a press conference, Winkler shared his experience and praised the firefighters for their bravery. He also reflected on the coincidence of being interviewed at the scene of a fire and joked about the luck of the journalist who stumbled upon him. The hotel was quickly evacuated and guests were able to return the same day, thanks to the swift response of six fire engines, including a turntable ladder and emergency tender.
Viewers were amazed to see The Fonz on their screens, with many praising the journalist's luck for getting such an unexpected interview. Some even joked about Winkler making hotel fires seem like fun events. This isn't the first time the Hollywood icon has been interviewed for a random news segment, as he was previously asked for his opinion on the Heathrow expansion back in 2013.
In the midst of chaos and danger, it was a lucky coincidence to have a beloved TV legend like Henry Winkler to turn to for some lightheartedness and positivity. The BBC's deputy political editor even confirmed that it was indeed Winkler who was vox-popped for the Heathrow Airport segment, where he happily shared his thoughts while holding a shopping bag. It just goes to show that you never know who you'll run into in the midst of a breaking news story.
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