Beloved ex Disney star hospitalised with severe illness
Rondell Sheridan, the actor best know for his role on hit Disney sitcom That's So Raven, has been hospitalised for severe pancreatitis.
The 66-year-old took to Instagram on Thursday, sharing a health update from his hospital bed.
'On April 10th, I was on the road and got sick. Went to the hospital and they thought it was gastric. I got home on the 12th and immediately went to the hospital at North Ridge and was told it's pancreatitis,' he said.
'Tons of tests. I was in the hospital for nine days. I got released and thought I was on the road to recovery but… my pancreas is inflamed and there's not much you can do about it but just wait.'
Wincing in pain and short of breath, Sheridan added that he has not been able to work due to his hospitalisation.
He went on to launch a GoFundMe account and asked fans for donations to help him cover medical bills as he recovers.
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'I didn't realise I was going to be, and will be, out of work for quite some time,' Sheridan continued.
'I'm setting up this GoFundMe to help with some of my medical bills and just expenses. If you have anything that you could donate, I'd gladly appreciate it. Thank you so much.'
Sheridan played Victor Baxter, Raven's dad and became a beloved character of the show which ran from 2003 to 2007.
His character also spawned roles in spinoffs Cory in the House and Raven's Home.
Sheridan's fans left well wishes in the comments, vowing to support one of their 'favourite Disney Channel dads'.
'DAD!!!!! Nooooo😮😢😢😢😢 we got you!!!!! We absolutely got you we'll help you!!!,' one user wrote.
'Get well soon mr Baxter 🙏🏻💙🤗 one of my favorite Disney channel Dads,' another added.
'If a famous actor needs a GoFundMe for medical care, the rest of us are f***ed,' a third declared.
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