Henry and Stacey’s love story began in 1976 at a Los Angeles clothing store. The actor vividly remembers her striking appearance that day, sharing in an interview, “She was wearing purple parachute pants and she had red hair, and without her even saying a word, ‘I thought, Woah, beautiful woman standing in front of me.'”

Henry and Stacey’s first meeting quickly led to a memorable first date. Although she initially declined his offer to grab a soda, she soon changed her mind, and the two shared ginger ales together. At the time, Stacey had little knowledge of Henry’s acting career, making their connection refreshingly authentic.

The award-winning Hollywood star also became stepfather to Stacey’s son, Jed Weitzman, who was diagnosed with dyslexia.

Zoe isn’t the only one making an impact—her brother, Max, has pursued his passion for storytelling. Now a director and producer, Max even brought his family into his work, casting his father in “American Horror Story.”

His business success is just one part of the growing Winkler legacy. Henry’s family now includes six grandchildren, a role he treasures deeply.

Reflecting on that time, he admitted, “I went to her chemotherapy infusions, but my support consisted of falling asleep in the chair. I was not there. I’m not proud of that.” Adding to his regret, he accepted an acting job that required him to be away during her recovery.

Henry later sought therapy to address these struggles, digging into the childhood traumas he had long buried. He credits therapy with delivering “unbelievable” results.

Through perseverance and treatment, Stacey’s cancer initially went into remission. Unfortunately, it later returned, leading to her decision to undergo a double mastectomy.

Henry also contributed as co-host of the Cerebral Palsy Telethon and a national chairman of Toys for Tots. “I have a nice relationship with children. If I wasn’t an actor, I’d work with them,” revealed the Emmy Award-winning star.

Stacey reflected on their marriage in a joint interview, expressing the joy of growing together over the years, even as they’ve changed. She acknowledged that a lasting partnership takes effort and determination but love and commitment strengthen both friendship and the relationship over time.