Dancing with the Stars co-host Alfonso Ribeiro had the scariest week having to watch his little daughter Ava Sue Ribeiro undergo emergency surgery after encountering a scooter accident. Alfonso became the co-host on DWTS Season 31, years after emerging as the winning celebrity on Season 19 of the dancing competition show. He married his wife Angela Unkrich two years prior and has since welcomed three kids with her, including 4-year-old Ava.
The actor recently recalled a scary encounter involving his youngest daughter, who turned 4 this month. Taking to Instagram on Friday, Alfonso revealed that Ava underwent a surgical procedure to reduce the likelihood of scarring after an accident. He wrote,
“Not the kind of day you want the day before turning 4, Just want to give a heartfelt thank you to “kareskinmd for the emergency service and procedure to help lessen the likelihood of scaring. So proud of how brave my baby girl was during the surgery.”
Alfonso Ribeiro’s Wife Recounts Daughter’s Accident
His wife, Angela, shared further details about the accident on her own Instagram page. The mother of three recounted how the youngster crashed off her sit-down scooter the day before her birthday. The scooter accident left her and Alfonso Ribeiro’s youngest daughter Ava Sue with scarring on her face and arms.
Thankfully, the couple found a medical practitioner, Dr. Raffy, willing to attend to them after hours. The doctor performed emergency surgery on Ava, which hopefully would limit scarring in the affected areas. She concluded,
“Not a fun way to spend your last day as a 3-year-old, but she was a trooper. Giving this sweet girl some extra cuddles tonight.”
Accompanying their respective posts, the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air actor and his wife shared a photo of Ava wearing a yellow tank top, with the injuries from the accident visible on her arms and face. Fans empathized with the couple, taking to the comment section to praise the little girl’s bravery while wishing her a smooth recovery. Here’s to hoping Alfonso Ribeira’s daughter has her most adventurous year yet despite the rocky start.