It's Mr. Feeny appreciation day!
BelovedBoy Meets WorldactorWilliam Danielsis celebrating his 99th birthday on Tuesday, and, in anInstagram video, he's thanking his fans for "keeping me young."
In aninterview with PEOPLE, Daniels added, "I certainly don't feel 99 years old, that's for sure." When then asked about being one year away from hitting the century mark, he said with a laugh, "Oh, I don't want to be a hundred. Who wants to be a hundred?"
Daniels was a fixture on TV in the 1980s, winning two Emmy wins for his performance on the medical dramaSt. Elsewhere, while also serving as the voice of the technically advanced car KITT onKnight Rider. But he then became the favorite teacher of all '90s kids as Mr. Feeny onBoy Meets World. Throughout the coming-of-age sitcom's seven-season run, Feeny acted as the sage mentor, teacher, principal, and neighbor for Cory Matthews (Ben Savage) and his friends.
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Daniels'Boy Meets Worldcostars andPod Meets Worldhosts Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong, and Will Friedle shared a special birthday message to their old teacher on Instagram.
"An icon for generation after generation, he's both a role model on screen and off,"their post read. "We hope today brings you everything you want, as you've already given us the wonderful gift of your leadership."
Daniels' big birthday plans include spending time with his two sons, four grandchildren, and hisSt. Elsewherecostar and wife of 74 years, Bonnie Bartlett, 96. Moving forward, Daniels, whojoined Fishelon theDancing With the Stars' dance floor last fall, hopes to continue attending conventions and recording Cameo videos for fans.
"It allows me to perform, which demands a certain amount of energy and focus," he told PEOPLE. "I think that's good for me. I like being productive."
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