Staying in shape and being in good health are two of the most things to living a long life. Additionally, it helps to have a positive attitude, especially when faced with a challenging circumstance. For famous comedian Sinbad, looking toward the future and a strong willpower was the key to overcoming his health crisis. Back in October 2020, Sinbad suffered from an Ischemic Stroke.
Unfortunately, research argues that “Black people are 50% more likely than whites to suffer from a stroke.” Even worse, Black men are at even a higher risk of dying from a stroke.
Furthermore, the comedian went through loads of trials and tribulations to heal himself. These days, he’s returning his body to some form of normalcy.
Recently, Sinbad took to social media to show an update on his progress. The post became a moment of inspiration after the comedian proudly told his fans that he was not giving up. Clearly, the comedian is a fighter at heart.
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Sinbad Suffers A Life-Threatening Event
A few years back, Sinbad suffered from a health problem that nearly ended his life. The comedian and actor had an Ischemic Stroke. The health condition was brought by blood clots that traveled between his heart and brain.
Unfortunately, the appearance of a second blood clot–larger in size—led to brain swelling and bleeding. This led doctors to place the comedian under a medically induced coma and a ventilator, hoping to stop the damage done to his brain.
Several weeks went by before the 66-year-old regained consciousness and became responsive. His condition led doctors to assume that he was stable. More importantly, the comedian was ready for the healing process to begin.
Immediately, he started extensive therapy to help regain back his mobility and teach himself how to walk again. The star worked hard to gain back the strength in his body.
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Not to mention, he visited tons of specialists and therapists during that time. Sinbad showed serious progress in his treatment. In 2021, he finally got the chance to return home to his family.
His loved ones have supported him throughout the tragic health crisis, with many of them noting that he’s “fighting for every inch” and “making remarkable progress.” Clearly, the "Houseguest" actor has been working hard and getting stronger every day.
He’s Not Giving Up That Easy
Demonstrating just how far he’s come, Sinbad’s family created the website The Journey Forward, which shows Sinbad’s progression.
Additionally, the site allows supporters to learn more about his condition, keep track of his progress, and help supplement the enormous cost of his ongoing treatment and therapy.
In a recent post, Sinbad’s family thanked the fans for voicing their concerns and support for the star throughout the years.
“As a result, the family has created a site where you can keep up to date with his progress and also provide an avenue for those who wish to give,” the family said in a recent post.
Clearly, the star has come a very long way in the last few years. Additionally, Sinbad wrote a message on his website that made it clear that he is far from giving up. “I will not stop fighting until I can walk across the stage again.”
The star followed his testament after the comedian’s team took to social media to post a photo of himself in physical therapy. In the captions, he thanked fans for standing by his side after he suffered an Ischemic Stroke.
Any life-threatening situation can put us in a state of shock. Fortunately, it helps to maintain a strong will and never stop fighting.
