Sinbad expresses awe at his inaugural public appearance following his stroke in 2020: 'Believe in miracles

By M Muzamil Shami

The actor participated remotely in the "A Different World" HBCU College Tour event on February 29th.

Sinbad expresses his gratitude to fans for the overwhelming support he has received following his first public appearance since suffering a stroke in 2020.

The comedian and actor participated virtually in the A Different World HBCU College Tour event held on February 29th at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. He joined his fellow castmates from the popular sitcom to raise funds for HBCU scholarships and promote enrollment. In the sitcom, he portrayed the character Coach Walter Oakes.

"Wow, that experience was amazing," exclaimed Sinbad in an Instagram video he posted on Monday. "Being part of A Different World's trip to Atlanta, visiting Morehouse College, and interacting with students both in person and on Zoom was incredible. It's surreal to realize that the kids even recognize me. That's truly heartwarming."

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The video showed him admiring a clip of his own appearance, during which he received resounding cheers from the audience when he appeared on screen at the event.

"I want to express my gratitude to everyone who has been offering prayers, saying kind words, and showing support during this challenging period in my life. Your gestures mean the world to me," he expressed.

Sinbad concluded his message by assuring fans that they would see more of him in the near future. "Get ready to see a lot more of me," he declared confidently. "Believe it or not, miracles do happen."

In the caption, he added, "I want to express my gratitude for the prayers, support, and positive thoughts you've sent my way. They've been instrumental in getting me this far and will continue to guide me all the way to the end. It's truly a whole new experience out here!"

In October 2020, the comedian's family announced on his website that he had suffered a stroke caused by a blood clot that had traveled from his heart to his brain. Two years later, the family shared a photo on Instagram showing him undergoing physical therapy to relearn how to walk. They expressed their pride in his progress, describing it as remarkable, and noted that he continues to receive therapy as he fights for every inch of improvement.

The star's latest Instagram update on Monday marked his first post since his family's message back in November 2022.