{"id":10022,"date":"2024-03-14T20:04:31","date_gmt":"2024-03-14T20:04:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/used82.com\/?p=10022"},"modified":"2024-03-14T20:04:31","modified_gmt":"2024-03-14T20:04:31","slug":"happy-days-star-anson-williams-marries-at-73-after-beating-cancer-his-series-co-star-was-his-best-man","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/used82.com\/?p=10022","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Happy Days\u2019 Star Anson Williams Marries at 73 after Beating Cancer \u2014 His Series Co-star Was His Best Man"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Anson Williams, known as Warren \u201cPotsie\u201d Weber from \u201cHappy Days,\u201d revealed he just got married at 73.<\/p>\n<p>His friend he often calls \u201cbrother,\u201d who was also his series co-star, served as his best man during the ceremony.<\/p>\n<p>After beating cancer, he devoted his life to his family and lives in a small farm town.<\/p>\n<p>Anson Williams is most popularly known for starring as Warren \u201cPotsie\u201d Weber in the American sitcom, \u201cHappy Days\u201d\u2014a somewhat gullible yet good-hearted singer who entertained the audience throughout the show\u2019s 11 seasons.<\/p>\n<p>The iconic role became integral to Williams\u2019 career and earned him three Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Series, Miniseries, or TV Film, and Best Supporting Actor. But recently, the actor has been in the news for a completely different reason.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/9848ac7aef32ec6d508477a65c342a93ab8f2b05cd3166b2a2e5227ad7992e80.jpg\" width=\"4190\" height=\"2785\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/9848ac7aef32ec6d508477a65c342a93ab8f2b05cd3166b2a2e5227ad7992e80.jpg\" \/><br \/>\nWilliams, 73, is a happily married man after tying the knot with Sharon MaHarry on Saturday, May 6, 2023. The lovely and dreamy wedding ceremony occurred in his own yard, marking an important milestone in the actor\u2019s life.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to a rocky love life, Williams endured a harrowing health battle.<br \/>\nThe TV icon looked dapper in a black suit, which he paired with a light blue dress shirt and a gray patterned tie. He also wore a boutonniere on the jacket\u2019s lapel and finished his look with black spectacles.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, Williams\u2019 bride looked stunning in a full-sleeve floor-length lace gown comprising a boat neck and full skirt. She let her short blonde tresses down, with some of her hair pinned away from her face, and held a lovely flower bouquet.<\/p>\n<p>The newlyweds beamed joyfully as they eternalized their love surrounded by their loved ones. Williams, who once ran for mayor of Ojai but was unsuccessful, wed MaHarry at a private residence in the seaside town of Los Angeles.<\/p>\n<p>The couple\u2019s wedding ceremony took place in the groom\u2019s lush green and spacious yard, adorned with colossal flower and plant pots. Bright lights were hung from trees to create a mesmerizing effect and make the occasion even more special.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/25ae62a39496317246a0f64a25881850dd14204b17e1df234c429ab9c03e8a36.png\" width=\"756\" height=\"1354\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/25ae62a39496317246a0f64a25881850dd14204b17e1df234c429ab9c03e8a36.png\" \/><br \/>\nFriends and family watched in awe as MaHarry\u2019s daughter walked her down the aisle to marry the love of her life. A romantic tune played in the background as the bride and groom vowed to stay together for the rest of their lives.<\/p>\n<p>According to his Facebook profile, Williams got engaged to MaHarry on April 3. Throughout the ceremony, he wore a bright, warm smile that perfectly encapsulated his happiness. Williams\u2019 best man was none other than his series co-star, Don Most, who played Ralph Malph on \u201cHappy Days.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The two men share a phenomenal bond that dates back to their time on the show. Williams considers Most a great friend and refers to him as his \u201cbrother.\u201d The duo\u2019s heartwarming connection has stayed strong over the years.<\/p>\n<p>When Williams shared photos from his big day on social media, many fans noticed Most\u2019s presence and left messages of appreciation and support for him and the newlyweds.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCongratulations!!! What a beautiful bride and I love your best man! He\u2019s still got it!\u201d wrote one user. \u201cAnson you both look amazing. I haven\u2019t [seen] you smile like that in a long while. God Bless you both,\u201d commented another netizen.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the happy groom, who couldn\u2019t contain his excitement while looking at his gorgeous bride, captioned his Facebook post, \u201cA magical moment in time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Williams was said to have met his better half in the winter of his life and knew she was the one meant for him. After surviving a terrifying health ordeal and seeing his marriage of 30 years come to an end, he still believes, \u201cIt\u2019s never too late to get it right!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>MaHarry has been running a successful career as a seasoned real estate agent and has also dabbled in advertising and writing. She holds a degree in English from Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier, she served as the senior vice president and creative director at Young and Rubicam Advertising Agency in New York. She has also written the book, \u201cCrazy Mama: A Memoir of Love and Madness.\u201d She has one daughter, Lindsay, who works as a journalist in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n<p>Williams married MaHarry in Ojai, California, a small town where he moved in 2011 to enjoy a quiet, peaceful life. Talking about his decision to leave Los Angeles at the time, the \u201cMelrose Place\u201d alum expressed how he wanted his kids to live in a fail-safe community.<\/p>\n<p>Back then, he only went to Ojai occasionally or on weekends but fell in love with its people and ambiance. Gradually, Williams started visiting the place more often with his family and moved there permanently.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to falling in love with Ojai\u2019s loving community and safe environment, the place reportedly offered Williams a tranquil respite from his personal woes. He further mentioned:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI owe a lot to Ojai for that, for my health, my sanity, and the ability to move forward.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Williams has been married twice before\u2014he tied the knot with Lorrie Mahaffey in 1978 and called it quits in 1986. His second marriage was to Jackie Gerkens, and after staying together for over three decades and sharing five kids, there was trouble in paradise for the duo. Initially, they broke up but changed their minds soon after and decided to give their relationship another chance.<\/p>\n<p>The duo first ventured on the divorce road in September 2019; however, a month later, Williams was reportedly in court to file for a dismissal. However, nine months later, things turned odd, and the couple finally divorced in 2020.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/425dd2979b1c2ff19d306a2ebf42e773a01c3c10f05ff8db3608195c05e890f9.jpg\" width=\"2181\" height=\"3000\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/425dd2979b1c2ff19d306a2ebf42e773a01c3c10f05ff8db3608195c05e890f9.jpg\" \/><br \/>\nIn addition to a rocky love life, Williams endured a harrowing health battle. A little before Christmas 2016, he received his Stage 2 colon cancer diagnosis.<\/p>\n<p>Soon afterward, he had two surgeries and stayed in the hospital for three weeks. Not only did he emerge victorious in his battle against the life-threatening condition, but he also gained a new perspective on life.<\/p>\n<p>After understanding his purpose for living, Williams said he developed a newfound love and appreciation for his family, including his children and grandchildren. He expressed:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI always knew I loved them, and they were important, but now it\u2019s at a whole new level.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Today, Williams is a doting grandfather to four grandkids and a married man, and we hope he continues to celebrate life and create precious memories!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anson Williams, known as Warren \u201cPotsie\u201d Weber from \u201cHappy Days,\u201d revealed he just got married&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10022","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"aioseo_notices":[],"views":44,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/used82.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10022","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/used82.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/used82.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/used82.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/used82.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=10022"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/used82.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10022\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/used82.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=10022"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/used82.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=10022"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/used82.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=10022"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}