Alfonso Ribeiro’s daughter is on the mend following a scary scooter accident.TheDancing with the Starsco-host and wife Angela revealed earlier this month that their 4-year-old daughter Ava underwentemergency surgery after falling off her sit-down scooter.While answering fan questions on her Instagram Story last week, Angela shared that her little girl is “doing better and better each day” as she recovers from her injuries.“She has certainly been [a] trooper this past week,” added Angela alongside a picture of Ava where her injuries on her face and arms can be seen.Ribeiro, 51, appeared onTamron Halllast week where hecelebrated Ava’s resiliencewhile discussing herscooter accident.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Angela Ribeiro/Instagram"She had to have surgery the day before [her birthday], she had road rash and it was pretty frightening," Ribeiro said as he pointed to an image of Ava at herTangled-themed birthday party. “But she’s such a trooper.“The actor also opened up about the incident while appearing onLive with Kelly and Mark.“On Thursday, unfortunately, my daughter got injured and had to have emergency surgery,” Ribeiro toldKelly RipaandMark Consuelos. “So it was a very stressful weekend. She fell and had basically road rash on her face and arm, and so they had to scalpel off all the skin.“Earlier this month, the comedian shared photos from Ava’s birthday party onhis Instagram. The little one could be seen with a big smile on her face despite the marks on her body from her accident.Ribeiro celebrated his daughter for how she handled the scary situation in the caption to hisbirthday Instagram post, writing, “Happy Birthday to my sweet Ava Sue.““As some of you know, Ava had a very difficult week. I’m so proud of how well she handled everything. She’s so brave, strong and creative,” the proud dad continued. “I love everything about my little girl. On a side note, I’m forever grateful to @mrsangelaribeiro1 for being so amazing during this time. Long nights with a little girl in pain and having to apply medication every few hours. My two heroes.“Ribeiro and wife Angela share Ava and sonsAnders Reyn, 8, andAlfonso “AJ” Lincoln, 9. TheFresh Prince of Bel-Airalum also has 20-year-old daughter Sienna from a previous relationship.
Alfonso Ribeiro’s daughter is on the mend following a scary scooter accident.
TheDancing with the Starsco-host and wife Angela revealed earlier this month that their 4-year-old daughter Ava underwentemergency surgery after falling off her sit-down scooter.
While answering fan questions on her Instagram Story last week, Angela shared that her little girl is “doing better and better each day” as she recovers from her injuries.
“She has certainly been [a] trooper this past week,” added Angela alongside a picture of Ava where her injuries on her face and arms can be seen.
Ribeiro, 51, appeared onTamron Halllast week where hecelebrated Ava’s resiliencewhile discussing herscooter accident.
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“She had to have surgery the day before [her birthday], she had road rash and it was pretty frightening,” Ribeiro said as he pointed to an image of Ava at herTangled-themed birthday party. “But she’s such a trooper.”
The actor also opened up about the incident while appearing onLive with Kelly and Mark.
“On Thursday, unfortunately, my daughter got injured and had to have emergency surgery,” Ribeiro toldKelly RipaandMark Consuelos. “So it was a very stressful weekend. She fell and had basically road rash on her face and arm, and so they had to scalpel off all the skin.”
Earlier this month, the comedian shared photos from Ava’s birthday party onhis Instagram. The little one could be seen with a big smile on her face despite the marks on her body from her accident.
Ribeiro celebrated his daughter for how she handled the scary situation in the caption to hisbirthday Instagram post, writing, “Happy Birthday to my sweet Ava Sue.”
“As some of you know, Ava had a very difficult week. I’m so proud of how well she handled everything. She’s so brave, strong and creative,” the proud dad continued. “I love everything about my little girl. On a side note, I’m forever grateful to @mrsangelaribeiro1 for being so amazing during this time. Long nights with a little girl in pain and having to apply medication every few hours. My two heroes.”
Ribeiro and wife Angela share Ava and sonsAnders Reyn, 8, andAlfonso “AJ” Lincoln, 9. TheFresh Prince of Bel-Airalum also has 20-year-old daughter Sienna from a previous relationship.
source: people.com
