Christopher Rich, the actor known for his role as Brock Hart on the hit sitcom Reba, has shared his journey of recovery after suffering a life-changing stroke in 2018. The 71-year-old star recently opened up about the challenges he’s faced since his traumatic brain injury, describing it as a “hard reset” that has reshaped his life in many ways.
What did Christopher Rich say about his brain injury?
Recently, Christopher Rich reflected on the life-altering effects of his 2018 brain injury. “After my stroke and having a brain injury, it is like I got hit with an atomic bomb. So it all gets traumatized, and it is a hard reset,” he told Us Weekly. The actor compared the experience to a complete overhaul of his life, emphasizing the physical and emotional toll it took on him.
Christopher Rich’s recovery was far from smooth. After leaving the hospital, he faced additional health complications, including blood clots, lung embolisms, and debris on his heart. “After I finally got out of the hospital, I was moving around again. Then I threw a bunch of blood clots and ended up in the hospital with lung embolisms and debris on my heart,” he explained. Despite these setbacks, Rich remained optimistic, stating, “After surviving all of that crap, I’m feeling really, really good.”
Now, Rich is making a comeback with a guest role on NBC’s Happy’s Place, featuring alongside his former Reba co-star Reba McEntire. The show will mark a reunion not only with McEntire but also with Melissa Peterman, who played Barbra Jean on Reba. Christopher Rich’s character Maverick in the new show, is a local tattoo artist who has also experienced a stroke. “I’m hoping that when some of this gets out there, that people that I’ve worked with in the past are going to say, ‘OK, let’s bring him back. We can work with him,’” he stated.
