Sinbad was overwhelmed by the support he received after making his first public appearance since suffering a stroke in 2020, and he took to Instagram to share his gratitude.
The comedian appeared alongside his castmates from A Different World last month for a virtual reunion hosted by Morehouse College in Atlanta.
In his Instagram video, Sinbad expressed his surprise that so many "kids" even knew who he was.
Watching a video of the event, he gushed:
“Man, that was so cool...It’s wild that the kids even know who I am. That’s beautiful."
He continued, thanking his fans for their outpouring of love and support throughout his recovery over the last three years.
“Thank you to everybody who’s been praying for me and saying good things, and supporting me during this time in my life."
“It means a lot to me.”
The Jingle All the Way actor also acknowledged the messages and emails he receives from fans who are in similar situations to his own, telling them:
“I pray for you and I understand what it’s like. It’s rough.”
He captioned his post:
"Thank you for your prayers, support, and positive thoughts."
"They’ve carried me this far and will see me through to the finish line."
"It really is a different world out here!"
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Viewers of the video expressed their joy over the recovery Sinbad has made thus far, and sent their love and continued well wishes.
Wanda Sykes shared her delight, commenting on the post:
"Aw man, I can’t stop grinning! Love you Sinbad! So good to see you brother.❤️💪🏾"
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Judd Apatow, Holly Robinson Peete and Howie Mandel echoed the sentiment.
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And others followed suit, sharing their happiness over Sinbad's appearance and continued recovery.
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Sinbad finished his video by promising his fans more appearances...and not just virtual ones.
“Don’t freak out if you turn around and I’m standing right behind you."
"‘Sinbad, I can’t believe you’re here.’ You can’t believe it? You better believe it."
"Miracles happen."
We can't wait.
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