Jon Heder Channels Napoleon Dynamite to Lend Support to Ailing Fan

A 12-year-old fan of the cult comedy "Napoleon Dynamite" was treated to a big surprise by the film's leading man, actor Jon Heder.

Leukemia patient Mary Elizabeth Paris is currently awaiting a bone marrow transplant at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, in Georgia. Meanwhile, she's been constantly watching the 2004 hit movie to lift her spirits. Mary had mentioned to one of her favorite nurses that the cult comedy was one of her top movies, so the nurse brought in the DVD for her the following day. After getting wind that Mary was a devotee of the flick, Heder decided to give her one of the best "get well" messages of all time.

In a 1-minute video, Heder went semi-Napoleon Dynamite. He delivered a heartwarming message along with some of the character's catch phrases and unique movements, including his signature salute: the butterfly lotus, where interlocking fingers make a butterfly motion away from the face.

Unfortunately, a spectacular yet awkward dance routine was not included in the delivery. And probably to the dismay of many hardcore fans, Heder did not wear a "Vote for Pedro" tee, a sweet pair of glasses, or the unforgettable ginger Afro. But he did manage to show that he still has it and that Napoleon Dynamite's heart goes out to his biggest fan.