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Epoch Times
10-05-2025
- Health
- Epoch Times
‘That's So Raven' Star Rondell Sheridan Seeks Donations After Being Hospitalized for Pancreatitis
Actor Rondell Sheridan, best known for playing Victor Baxter on the Raven-Symoné-led Disney Channel sitcom 'That's So Raven,' has asked his fans and followers for donations after being hospitalized for pancreatitis last month. The 66-year-old comedian issued his plea in an Instagram 'I went to the hospital, and they thought it was gastric,' he said in the clip while lying in a hospital bed. Sheridan was released two days later. However, he said he was immediately forced to seek medical attention again at a nearby hospital in Northridge, a suburb in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles. After undergoing 'tons of tests,' he said, doctors informed the actor that he had pancreatitis. 'I was in the hospital for nine days,' he said. 'I got released and I thought I was on the road to recovery, but it was just for observation.' Related Stories 5/3/2025 4/26/2025 According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, pancreatitis is characterized by the inflammation of the pancreas, a gland in the abdomen that plays an important role in digesting food and regulating blood sugar levels. The condition can be acute, arising suddenly and lasting over a short amount of time. However, chronic cases of pancreatitis develop gradually, worsening over time, and can result in permanent damage to the pancreas. The most common causes of pancreatitis are alcohol abuse and gallstones, which are small, hard masses that form in the gallbladder. Other causes may include injuries or surgery to the abdomen, certain medications, tumors, and infections, such as mumps or salmonella. 'My pancreas is inflamed, and there's not much you can do about it but just wait for the inflammation to go down,' Sheridan said. The actor, who also starred in the 'That's So Raven' spinoffs 'Corey in the House' and 'Raven's Home,' added that he had set up a GoFundMe account to help with mounting medical bills. The 'I didn't realize I was going to be and will be out of work for quite some time,' Sheridan said in his video message. 'If you have anything that you could donate, I would gladly appreciate it. Thank you so much.'
Wales Online
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Disney That's So Raven star in hospital with 'extremely severe' illness as fans asked to help
Disney That's So Raven star in hospital with 'extremely severe' illness as fans asked to help 'Favourite Disney dad' Rondell Sheridan took ill in April and fans have been asked to help pay his medical bills raising more than $76,000 Rondell Sheridan is seeking help (Image: Getty ) Disney dad Rondell Sheridan is in hospital with an "extremely severe" illness. The actor, who played Victor Baxter opposite Raven-Symoné on That's So Raven, took ill in April with what has since been said to be an "extremely severe case of pancreatitis". A friend has set up a GoFundMe to pay the medical bills as the star, who was also in Cory in the House and Raven's Home, recovers. So far it has raised more than $76,000 with fans wishing him well. The former Disney Channel star posted on Instagram this week to say he was in hospital. In the emotional post in which is was clear he was struggling he spoke to "friends" saying: "On April the 10th I was on the road and got sick. I went to the hospital and they thought it was gastric. I got home on the 12th, immediately went to the hospital at North Ridge and was told it's pancreatitis. "Tons of tests. I was in hospital for nine days. I got released and I thought I was on the road to recovery but it was just for observation. My pancreas is inflamed. There's not much you can do about it but you can just wait for the inflammation to go down. "I didn't realise that I was gonna be and will be out of work for quite some time. I'm setting up this GoFundMe to help with some of my medical bills and expenses. If you have anything that you could donate I would gladly appreciate it. Thank you so much." He starred in That's So Raven as Victor Baxter (Image: Getty ) Article continues below His friend Isabel Beyoso set up the fundraising page on his behalf. Posting on GoFundMe she said: "I am creating this page on behalf of my very dear friend Rondell Sheridan because he has been admitted to the hospital twice in the last month due to an extremely severe case of pancreatitis. "He has not been able to work since April 12, 2025 and will not be able to return to work for the unforeseable future. The doctors have said he just has to wait for his pancreas to do what it's going to do before any further treatment can be considered, and in the meantime, he will be mostly bedridden, while in recovery. "If we can all come together to help him financially for his medical and monthly bills while his body heals, I know this will be one giant stress we can collectively take off his shoulders, so that he can focus on resting, recovering, and healing. Every little bit helps and he appreciates you immensely." He also appeared in Raven's Home (Image: 2022 Disney Enterprises, Inc. ) Rondell is best known for his role of Victor Baxter, a chef and the father of Raven Baxter, on the Disney Channel series That's So Raven, followed by spin-offs Cory in the House and Raven's Home. Other roles include parts in The Jamie Foxx Show, Kenan & Kel, Cousin Skeeter and A Different World. Posting on the GoFundMe one fan told him they had grown up watching That's So Raven and he was her "favourite Disney dad". They added: I wanted to take a moment and let you know that you are in my thoughts as you navigate through your journey with pancreatitis. I can only imagine the challenges you are facing, but I want to remind you of your incredible strength and resilience. It's okay to have tough days, but remember that each day is a step towards recovery." Article continues below Acute pancreatitis is a condition where the pancreas becomes inflamed (swollen) over a short period of time. The NHS explains: "The pancreas is a small organ, located behind the stomach, that helps with digestion. "Most people with acute pancreatitis start to feel better within about a week and have no further problems. But some people with severe acute pancreatitis can go on to develop serious complications."
NBC News
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC News
'That's So Raven' dad Rondell Sheridan hospitalized, asks fans for help with medical bills
Comedian and actor Rondell Sheridan has been hospitalized due to severe pancreatitis, the "That's So Raven" star announced Wednesday on Instagram, and is asking fans for help with his medical bills and expenses. Sheridan said he fell ill while on the road on April 10, paying a visit to the hospital where they thought it was "gastric." When he was home on April 12, he immediately went to the hospital and was diagnosed with pancreatitis after undergoing many tests. Sheridan said he was in the hospital for 9 days, but still posting from a hospital bed on Wednesday. "I got released and I thought I was on the road to recovery," he said. "My pancreas is inflamed and there's not much you can do about it but just wait for the inflammation to go down." A GoFundMe for Sheridan has raised over $59,000 as of Thursday. 'I didn't realize that I was going to be, and will be, out of work for quite some time,' Sheridan said. Sheridan, 66, is best known for playing Raven Symoné's father, Victor Baxter, on the Disney Channel hit show "That So Raven," and in spin offs "Cory in the House" and "Raven's Home." Sheridan recently appeared on Symoné's podcast with her wife Miranda Maday, Tea Time with Raven & Miranda, on April 3, only a week before his first hospitalization. "He's been my TV dad since I was 15 years old," Symoné said in a clip of the episode. Jake Thomas, who also appeared in "Cory in the House" alongside Sheridan, commented on the post, "Get well soon Rondell!" Sheridan has been out of work since April 12 and will mostly remain bedridden during recovery, according to the GoFundMe. "If we can all come together to help him financially for his medical and monthly bills while his body heals, I know this will be one giant stress we can collectively take off his shoulders, so that he can focus on resting, recovering, and healing," the GoFundMe description read. "Every little bit helps and he appreciates you immensely."
Perth Now
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
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. If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. '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.
Express Tribune
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Liam Payne dies without a will, leaving £24.3m estate to be managed by Cheryl Tweedy
Disney Channel alum Rondell Sheridan has revealed he is recovering from a severe case of pancreatitis that left him hospitalized for nine days. The 66-year-old actor, widely recognized for his role as Victor Baxter on 'That's So Raven' and 'Raven's Home,' shared a video from his hospital bed on May 7 explaining his condition and launching a GoFundMe campaign to help cover his medical expenses. Sheridan explained that his health issues began while he was traveling, initially being misdiagnosed with a gastric problem. After briefly returning home, his symptoms worsened, prompting another hospital visit where he was officially diagnosed with pancreatitis — a painful inflammation of the pancreas. 'I got released, and I thought I was on the road to recovery,' Sheridan said in the video. 'But my pancreas is inflamed, and there's not much you can do about it but just wait for the inflammation to go down.' Because he will be bedridden for the foreseeable future and unable to work, Sheridan asked fans for support. The GoFundMe campaign, created by his friend and fellow actor Isabel Beyoso, surpassed its $35,000 goal within days, with over $37,000 raised as of Wednesday from more than 630 donors. Beyoso described the case as 'extremely severe,' emphasizing Sheridan's prolonged work absence since April 12. Just before his hospitalization, Sheridan reunited with Raven-Symoné on the 'Tea Time' podcast. In addition to his Disney roles, Sheridan has appeared in shows such as 'Cory in the House,' 'Minor Adjustments,' and 'The Jamie Foxx Show.'
