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Stroke Survivor Christopher Rich Returns to TV with Hope

2/20/2025

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At 71, Christopher Rich reflects on his inspiring recovery from a stroke and brain injury that struck in 2018, calling it a "hard reset." Despite battling complications like blood clots, he now embraces hope, returning to the screen in NBC's Happy's Place, where he shares a poignant connection with his character, who also faced a stroke.

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Story summary

At 71, Christopher Rich reflects on his inspiring recovery from a stroke and brain injury that struck in 2018, calling it a "hard reset." Despite battling complications like blood clots, he now embraces hope, returning to the screen in NBC's Happy's Place, where he shares a poignant connection with his character, who also faced a stroke.