Walker Leadership Jared Padalecki Was in the previous “very bad car accident,” supernatural Share in the star Jensen Ackles It was revealed Saturday at a fan event for the show, which ended in 2020. The news sparked gasps in the room as Ackles added, “He’s lucky to be alive.”
Padalecki’s representatives did not comment at the time, but the star himself took to social media today to update fans about his condition.
“Hello everyone! I want to thank everyone for the love flowing in. I am definitely on the mend and hope to be back filming later this week.” “I am very fortunate to have received the best care and to be surrounded by people who love me. So grateful to everyone🙏 #SPNFamily #WalkerFamily #AKF…”
Hello all! I want to thank everyone for the outpouring of love. I’m definitely on the mend and hope to be back shooting later this week. I am very fortunate to have received the best care and to be surrounded by people who love me. So grateful to everyone 🙏# Alexandria #wael_araby #AKF pic.twitter.com/TF1C73sbX8
– Jared Padalecki (@jarpad) 26 April 2022
Ackles said he got permission from his friend to share the news of the event, then revealed, “He’s recovering at home, and it’s…the fact that he’s not in the hospital right now makes me think because I saw the car.”
The actor added, “He wasn’t driving, he was in the passenger seat.”
Prior to today’s statement, Padalecki’s only comment on the matter was the “I’m sorry” he posted to fans last Thursday.
“Hi #SpnFamily! Sorry to miss you all in NYC this weekend. Thank you and the #WalkerFamily for all the love and support. I can’t wait to see you again.”
Oh #SpnFamily! Sorry to miss you all in NYC this weekend. thank you and #wael_araby For all love and support. I can’t wait to see you again. 🙏❤️
– Jared Padalecki (@jarpad) April 21, 2022
You can watch the video from the fan event below.