'That's So Raven' Alum Rondell Sheridan Hospitalized with Severe Pancreatitis
Rondell Sheridan is sharing an upsetting health update.
On Wednesday (May 7), the 66-year-old actor, best known for playing Raven-Symoné‘s dad Victor Baxter on That’s So Raven, shared a video on Instagram from his hospital bed, revealing that he was diagnosed with severe pancreatitis nearly a month ago.
Keep reading to find out more…“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,” Rondell said, while wincing in pain. “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.”
Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas and can cause symptoms like pain in the upper belly that radiates to the back, fever, rapid pulse, upset stomach, vomiting and more, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
In the video, Rondell said that he hasn’t been able to work due to his hospitalization and has created an GoFundMe account to help cover medical expenses. So far, the page has raised over $49,000.
“I didn’t realize I was going to be, and will be, out of work for quite some time,” the Disney Channel alum 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.”
Our thoughts are with Rondell Sheridan amid his medical emergency.