Actor Rondell Sheridan, best known for playing Victor Baxter on Disney Channelâs âThatâs So Ravenâ, 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.
âI was on the road and got sick, went to the hospital, and they thought it was gastric,â Sheridan said. After an initial misdiagnosis, further testing confirmed pancreatitis, leading to a nine-day hospital stay.
âI thought I was on the road to recovery, but I was just for observation,â he continued. âMy pancreas is inflamed and thereâs not much you can do about it but just wait for the inflammation to go down. I didnât realize that I was gonna be and will be out of work for quite some time.â
Although he was discharged, Sheridanâs condition didnât improve and required further hospitalization. He explained that his recovery will take time and extended rest, and that heâs been unable to work since mid-April. In response, he launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover medical and living expenses. âPlease go to the GoFundMe link in my bio and spread the word. Any donation you can give is greatly appreciated,â he wrote in the videoâs caption.
Support quickly poured in from fans and fellow entertainers. One user wrote, âGet well soon Mr. Baxter ⦠one of my favorite Disney Channel dads.â Another said, âPraying for you to get better soon, my favorite TV dad.â Actor Orlando Jones also commented, âGet well soon fam.â
Just a week before his hospitalization, Sheridan appeared on the âTea Timeâ podcast with his former co-star Raven-Symoné and her wife, Miranda Pearman-Maday.
From Sitcoms to Stand-Up: Sheridanâs 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 âThatâs So Raven”, a character he also portrayed in the spinoffs âCory in the House” and âRavenâs Homeâ.
Earlier in his career, he starred as Dr. Ron Aimes on the NBC sitcom âMinor Adjustments” and played Andre Walker on Nickelodeon’s “Cousin Skeeterâ. His other credits include guest appearances on âThe Jamie Foxx Showâ, âKenan & Kelâ, âTouched by an Angel”, and “A Different Worldâ.
In addition to acting, Sheridan has directed episodes of âThatâs So Raven”, âCory in the House”, and several short films. He has also performed stand-up comedy nationally and internationally.
Fans and Celebs Rally Behind Sheridanâs 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 Sheridanâs friend Isabel Beyoso, has surpassed its $35,000 goal, raising over $50,000. Among the donors was âSaturday Night Liveâ 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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