Hospitalized Disney Channel Star Stunned By Outpouring Of Support

NORTHRIDGE, CA — Rondell Sheridan, the actor best known for his work on Disney Channel hit “That’s So Raven” and “Cory in the House” has been hospitalized in Northridge with severe pancreatitis.

Amid his suffering, however, Sheridan found comfort in an outpouring of support and donations from fans and colleagues.

The 66-year-old actor, who played Victor Baxter on “That’s So Raven” and and “Cory in the House” spoke about his tribulations in a video shared on Youtube and GoFundMe.

He returned home to Los Angeles from a tour in April and was hospitalized with stomach pain, he said, while gasping for breath.

"I was in the hospital for nine days. I got release, and I thought I was on the road to recovery...but my pancreas is inflamed, and there is not much you can do about it but wait for the inflammation to go down," he said in a video filmed from his hospital bed. "I didn't realize that I was going to 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, but just expenses. If you have anything you can donate, I would gladly appreciate it."

His call was quickly answered by more than 1,500 supporters in under two days. The account had a goal of $35,000, and donations quickly ballooned to more than $73,000 by Thursday night. Among the donors, "Saturday Night Live" star Kenan Thompson gave $7,000. Another anonymous donor gave $10,000.

Sheridan said he was stunned by the generosity and support.

"First, I'd like to share that your generosity during this difficult time has left me humbled and — a surprise to most everyone — speechless," he wrote on the GoFundMe page. "our incredible outpouring of love and support has rocked me to my soul. Thank you, thank you, thank you!"

Sheridan said he is awaiting surgery to relieve pressure on his pancreas.