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Marlee Matlin Reveals Henry Winkler's Support After Abusive Relationship

10/11/2025

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Marlee Matlin, American actress, credits Henry Winkler with sheltering her for two years after her breakup with William Hurt.
Matlin dated William Hurt from ages 19 to 21 and later alleged in her memoir that he was abusive.
The account appears in an exclusive clip from the PBS documentary Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore.
The documentary premieres on October 14.

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Story summary

Marlee Matlin, American actress, credits Henry Winkler with sheltering her for two years after her breakup with William Hurt.
Matlin dated William Hurt from ages 19 to 21 and later alleged in her memoir that he was abusive.
The account appears in an exclusive clip from the PBS documentary Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore.
The documentary premieres on October 14.