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Sinbad is thanking “fans and friends” for their enduring support following his first major appearance in more than three years.
The beloved comedian, now 67, suffered a stroke in November 2020 — and with the exception of a still image shared to his Instagram in 2022, had not been seen in public until last month.
On Feb. 29, Sinbad joined the cast of the NBC classic A Different World (via Zoom) as part of an HBCU tour event at Morehouse College in Atlanta. And now, in a video released to Instagram, Sinbad is acknowledging the “rough” journey he’s faced on the road to recovery.
“Thank you to everybody who’s been praying for me, and saying good things, and supporting me during this time in my life,” he begins. “It means a lot to me. God has been with us and he has carried me. He has carried me through my whole life, and it means so much when I hear from you all and you tell me, Sinbad, keep going… Sinbad, we’re sending prayers… Those words are important and I feel it. I feel those prayers.
“I want to say this to all of the people who have emailed me through [my] website: Some of you are going through what I’m going through, or even worse than me,” he continues. “I’m reading these things, I’m trying to answer as many as I can. I pray for you and I understand how it’s like. It’s rough. I want to thank all of you who have been fans and friends all these years of mine.
He even goes on to suggest that he’ll be getting back to work. “Expect to see more of me soon,” he says. “And 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.”
In addition to his role as Coach Walter Oakes on the aforementioned sitcom A Different World (1987-91), Sinbad served as host of It’s Showtime at the Apollo (1989-91) and headlined the Fox comedy The Sinbad Show (1993-94). More recently, he returned to Fox and played Lil Rel Howery’s dad in the short-lived series Rel (2018-19).
Among the biggest comedians of the ’90s, Sinbad headlined multiple stand-up specials for HBO, including Sinbad: Brain Damaged (1990) and Sinbad: Afros and Bellbottoms (1993). Those were followed by Sinbad: Son of a Preacher Man (1996), Sinbad: Nothin’ But the Funk (1998), Sinbad: Where U Been? (2010) and Sinbad: Make Me Wanna Holla (2014).
On the big screen, he appeared in films That’s Adequate (1989), Coneheads (1993), Houseguest (1995), Jingle All the Way (1996), Crazy as Hell (2002) and Planes (2013).
Love You Sinbad God be with You and keep you God is able He will bring you through He didn’t bring You this far to leave You God Bless
I’m glad he’s bouncing back. Strokes are scary! Even a TIA (mini stroke) can have you freaking out when it happens to a family member. O.o
Sinbad you have greatness in your future.Old Cherokee Indian folklore says in every tribe a Chief is relegated to sit by the campfire with the old haggard toothless squalls and care for the babies and young children and gather sticks and firewood to stay warm making beads and blankets while the young strong Braves of the tribe are out hunting buffalo and deer.Well ain’t your time Sinbad! Get well get back on stage . God bless you from your fans in Tennessee.
Yes sir Miracles do happen and I pray GOD continues to bless you and send miracles your way. My husband is going thru the same things you are going thru and he also is getting better thanks to GOD’S grace and mercy
We love you man! Anytime you can bless us with your presence it’s awesome. Stay blessed! You and your family are in our hearts and prayers. Later Family!
Should be mentioned that he did a voice cameo in Good Burger 2
Sinbad, Brother…. You touched upon alot of young lives out here on this rock we trapped on. Honestly, I wouldn’t have wanted to be born on a rock that didn’t have Mr. Sinbad. ❤️
Sinbad,
All my prayers go out to you big fan since your start in the 80’s.understand. I understand what you are going through, I suffered a stroke at the age of 52 on December 13 2020. I am in a wheelchair with my left side paralyzed. I am still fighting and praying to someday be able to walk and maybe even have the use of my left side.I agree when you say that we are luckier than most. I was able to have myfamily behind me to help. My younger sister (one year younger) moved in with me to get me throughmy therapy and all the other issues that popped up due to the stroke.Well Sinbad we will continue to keep moving forward My Prayers to you and your family.
Sincerely Marco A Cisneros.through my
So glad to know you’re doing well. TO GOD BE THE GLORY, yes miracles do happen.
Sinbad was, and still is, the funniest comedian I’ve ever watched. His repour with the audience is really entertaining. I could watch him forever. I hope his health continues to improve. As much as I would love to see him on stage again, if it affects his health, I’m happy to watch reruns. As long as he gets well!!
hello Sinbad my brother had a stroke also, I pray every day for his recovery. God is with u s are all praying for your recovery. People who never had a stroke. can never feel what we are going through. With a good support team and family. We can ask the Lord for his daily healing of our pain. I tell people the Lord has prepared my journey from my mother’s womb to my tomb. He knew we could handle this part of our life. before my stroke I never really knew who I was. I was always disabled, and now I get to see the true me. It may sound weird, but we all wear different faces. through life. But now I know who I really am A Child of God no matter what I look like. Get well.
We miss you!! I Love You!!! Stay Well My Friend!!