Disney Channel Star Asks for Help After Health Crisis

Actor Rondell Sheridan, best known for playing Victor Baxter on Disney Channel’s “That’s So Raven”, has been hospitalized with severe pancreatitis. The 66-year-old actor shared a video from his hospital bed on Instagram, explaining that his illness began while he was traveling on April 10.

“I was on the road and got sick, went to the hospital, and they thought it was gastric,” Sheridan said. After an initial misdiagnosis, further testing confirmed pancreatitis, leading to a nine-day hospital stay.

“I thought I was on the road to recovery, but I was just for observation,” he continued. “My pancreas is inflamed and there’s not much you can do about it but just wait for the inflammation to go down. I didn’t realize that I was gonna be and will be out of work for quite some time.”

Although he was discharged, Sheridan’s condition didn’t improve and required further hospitalization. He explained that his recovery will take time and extended rest, and that he’s been unable to work since mid-April. In response, he launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover medical and living expenses. “Please go to the GoFundMe link in my bio and spread the word. Any donation you can give is greatly appreciated,” he wrote in the video’s caption.

Support quickly poured in from fans and fellow entertainers. One user wrote, “Get well soon Mr. Baxter … one of my favorite Disney Channel dads.” Another said, “Praying for you to get better soon, my favorite TV dad.” Actor Orlando Jones also commented, “Get well soon fam.”

Just a week before his hospitalization, Sheridan appeared on the “Tea Time” podcast with his former co-star Raven-Symoné and her wife, Miranda Pearman-Maday.

From Sitcoms to Stand-Up: Sheridan’s Career Highlights

Sheridan has worked in the entertainment industry for more than 30 years. He is widely recognized for his role as Victor Baxter on “That’s So Raven”, a character he also portrayed in the spinoffs “Cory in the House” and “Raven’s Home”.

Earlier in his career, he starred as Dr. Ron Aimes on the NBC sitcom “Minor Adjustments” and played Andre Walker on Nickelodeon’s “Cousin Skeeter”. His other credits include guest appearances on “The Jamie Foxx Show”, “Kenan & Kel”, “Touched by an Angel”, and “A Different World”.

In addition to acting, Sheridan has directed episodes of “That’s So Raven”, “Cory in the House”, and several short films. He has also performed stand-up comedy nationally and internationally.

Fans and Celebs Rally Behind Sheridan’s Recovery

As Sheridan recovers, supporters have continued to contribute through messages and donations. The GoFundMe campaign remains active and has exceeded its initial goal.

The GoFundMe, organized by Sheridan’s friend Isabel Beyoso, has surpassed its $35,000 goal, raising over $50,000. Among the donors was “Saturday Night Live” cast member Kenan Thompson, who contributed $7,000.

According to Sheridan, his condition requires ongoing monitoring and rest. While the recovery process is still underway, he asked supporters to share the GoFundMe link and thanked those able to donate.

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