Thursday 15 September 2011

Henry Winkler appointed honorary OBE for dyslexia work


Henry Winkler appointed honorary OBE for dyslexia work: Henry Winkler, the Fonz in Happy Days, appointed OBE, Henry Winkler, who played the Fonz in the classic US sitcom Happy Days, has been appointed an honorary OBE for his educational work on dyslexia in the UK. Winkler received the honour at the British embassy in Washington DC.

The actor-turned-children's author, who was diagnosed with dyslexia as an adult, said he was "overwhelmed" to have his work recognised. In the past two years, he has toured schools in the UK, talking about the learning disability.


Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/14923930