Alfonso Ribeiro, known for his role as the co-host of Dancing with the Stars, and his wife Angela took to Instagram on Friday to share a distressing incident involving their daughter, Ava Sue. The four-year-old was unfortunately involved in a scooter accident just one day before her birthday, leading to an urgent surgical procedure.
In a heartfelt post, Ribeiro, 51, accompanied by a photo displaying Ava’s injuries, expressed his dismay, stating, “Not the kind of day you want the day before turning 4.” He went on to express his gratitude towards the medical professionals at @kareskinmd, acknowledging their prompt response and efforts to minimize any potential scarring resulting from the accident. Ribeiro also commended Ava for her bravery throughout the surgical process.
In light of the incident, Angela, the wife of Ribeiro, shared her thoughts by saying, “It wasn’t an enjoyable way for her to spend her final day as a three-year-old, but she showed incredible strength.” This sincere revelation from the couple emphasizes their young daughter’s remarkable resilience and courage in the midst of challenging circumstances.
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Angela commenced her caption by expressing her concern, stating, “My heart ached for my little one. As I woke up, an unsettling feeling struck me, a mother’s intuition telling me that Ava would end up in the emergency room today.”
She continued, recounting the precautions she took, saying, “I gathered our family, children, the babysitter, and friends who were assisting in preparing for Ava’s birthday celebration. I made a firm announcement, emphasizing that we should avoid any activities that could potentially lead to an ER visit. I made sure to lock eyes with each person as I uttered those words,” she recalled.
Regrettably, my cautionary words were soon forgotten, and to make a long story short, this poor girl had a mishap while riding a sit-down scooter… just a day before her birthday,” Angela revealed. She expressed her gratitude towards Dr. Raffy from @kareskinmd for providing immediate attention and performing a procedure to minimize any potential scarring on her face and arms.
Continuing her account, Angela further shared, “It was certainly not the ideal way for her to spend her final day as a three-year-old, but her immense courage was truly remarkable. Tonight, we will be lavishing this dear girl with extra affectionate cuddles to help mend her tender heart.💔”
Ribeiro and Angela are parents to Ava, as well as their sons Alfonso “AJ” Lincoln, aged 9, and Anders Reyn, aged 8. Additionally, the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air actor is a father to his 20-year-old daughter, Sienna, from a previous relationship.