Christopher Rich Returns to Acting After Stroke Recovery

Christopher Rich, known for his role in the sitcom 'Reba,' has made a comeback to acting after nearly a decade away due to a debilitating stroke he suffered in 2018. His return was largely motivated by the encouragement of co-stars Reba McEntire and Melissa Peterman, who supported him throughout his recovery. Rich described how McEntire helped him regain confidence, stating, "if anybody was going to drag me out of the dark corner of the closet, it would be the redhead." In a recent episode of McEntire's new show 'Happy's Place,' Rich played a tattoo artist, marking his first acting role since his health issues. He expressed gratitude for the love and support from McEntire and Peterman, who visited him during his recovery and made efforts to include him in social events. Rich's journey back to acting was described as a joyous experience, as he felt safe and comfortable reuniting with his old friends on screen.