'Happy Days' Star Marion Ross Celebrates 97th Birthday Surrounded by Love

Marion Ross, the iconic actress known for her role as Marion Cunningham on the beloved sitcom 'Happy Days', is celebrating her 97th birthday this year. The beloved star is surrounded by love and well-wishes from her family and former co-stars.

Ross' son, Jim Meskimen, shared a glimpse of the actress on her special day, posting a photo on Instagram of her blowing out the candles on her birthday cake. "My mom and yours, Marion Ross, turns 97 today! She loves you, too!" he captioned the heartwarming post.

Ross' 'Happy Days' co-star, Henry Winkler, also took to social media to wish the actress a happy birthday. Winkler reposted a photo of Ross from her 95th birthday in 2023, writing, "A magnificent woman, artist and friend. HAPPY B DAY Marion ... love, Henry."

The actress, who began her acting career in 1953, became a beloved figure on 'Happy Days' over 20 years later, cementing her status as "America's mom." Showrunners and producers of the iconic sitcom have praised Ross' warm and open presence on screen, as well as her impressive acting chops, even in her later years.

As Marion Ross celebrates this milestone birthday, her enduring legacy and the love surrounding her are a testament to her remarkable talent and the indelible mark she has left on television history.