Scary Car Crash Injures Sheryl Lee Ralph's Arm

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Sheryl Lee Ralph has faced a challenging week after revealing on ‘Good Morning America’ that she was recently involved in a serious car accident that resulted in her wearing a SLING on her arm. The talented star of ‘Abbott Elementary’ recounted how her SUV took a dramatic NOSEDIVE off a convention center loading dock. Despite the trauma from the accident, Ralph demonstrated remarkable resilience by powering through her scheduled speaking engagements and various interviews throughout the week like a true professional. As she prepares for her highly anticipated Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, scheduled to take place soon, she knows she needs to heal up quickly.

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Sheryl Lee Ralph Reveals Details of Her Car Accident

During her appearance on ‘Good Morning America’ on Thursday (April 10), the actress was asked about her arm in the sling, which was hard to miss as she wore a stunning light blue dress that contrasted sharply with her bandaged arm. The conversation took an interesting turn when news anchor George Stephanopoulos noticed the cravat bandage and inquired about the circumstances of her injury. Although visibly disappointed, Sheryl didn’t hesitate to share her experience. She explained that as a passenger in an SUV en route to a speaking engagement, the driver became confused, causing the vehicle to plunge directly off the loading dock of the convention center. “We literally nosedived,” she recounted, adding, “Feeling yourself going straight down? Craziest thing ever.”

Our beloved Emmy-winning auntie expressed that the terrifying experience left her feeling shaken, but she also praised the vehicle for its safety features that ultimately protected her during the unexpected incident. “That car hit the ground, kept moving, righted itself, and saved my life,” she remarked with gratitude. This incident served as a poignant reminder for Ralph that life is fleeting and should be cherished.

“Every day, appreciate the people and things around you,” she passionately urged her audience.

Sheryl Lee Ralph’s Unwavering Commitment to Her Career

Just a day before her ‘Good Morning America’ appearance, Ralph opened up about the incident on ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ on Wednesday, April 9, where she disclosed that the crash occurred on Monday, April 7. However, this shocking event did not deter her from fulfilling her work commitments. The thriving 68-year-old actress still attended her speaking engagement, fueled by adrenaline that was undoubtedly at an all-time high.

“‘Move forward, move forward,’” she recalled telling herself as she faced the challenges of the day.

That very night, she bravely accepted an award from NYC’s MCC Theater. The Connecticut native humorously noted that it didn’t take long for her to feel the pain, likening it to having gone several rounds with the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali. “Terrible,” she said, while maintaining her sense of humor and joking with Stephen Colbert, stating, “This sling’s all I got, not a coffin!”

Celebrating Sheryl Lee Ralph’s Upcoming Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

During her interview, she also expressed her excitement about receiving her very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This long-overdue recognition of her illustrious career in both television and film (IKTR!) is set to take place on Wednesday, April 16. Ralph shared her heartfelt feelings about this significant milestone.

“Stephen, for me, having a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, it’s really not so much for me but for all the other artists and really people out there on the grind who think that they are unseen, think that it can’t happen for them,” she passionately shared. “It can actually happen for you!”

According to the event’s official press release, Ralph will be honored with the 2,808th star, located at 6623 Hollywood Boulevard, a testament to her enduring impact on the entertainment industry.