Alyssa Milano.Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty
Alyssa Milanois speaking out afterbeing involved in a scary car accidenton a Los Angeles freeway.
In a statement shared Wednesday onTwitterandInstagram, Milano called the incident “traumatic.”
“Yesterday, my family suffered a terrifying and traumatic event. I was a passenger in a car my Uncle Mitch was driving when he suffered a serious heart attack, resulting in a car crash. I am grateful to the people who stopped to help us,” the actress and activist wrote. “I’ll never be able to thank them enough for the care and attention they, along with the first responders, doctors, nurses, and staff at UCLA Medical Center paid to him and to me.”
She continued, “Uncle Mitch is such an important part of our family. He’s with us every day, spending time with my children and present in every meaningful part of our lives. He’s still in the hospital, and we are unsure if he will recover.”
After requesting that everyone provide her family with “the kindness of privacy” amid their “incredibly painful time,” Milano advised her followers to obtain CPR certification.
“You don’t know when you’ll be called upon to save a life,” she said. “The American Red Cross and many hospitals and other organizations offer regular classes. It’s such a small effort and can have a huge impact.”
Milano received supportive messages across social media from some of her famous friends. “Saying a prayer for your Uncle Mitch,“Wanda Sykeswrote as actressTara Strongsaid, “So glad you are all ok.”
David Arquettereplied with three red heart emoji, andDanica McKellarwrote: “Praying for your family!”
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