March 14th 2024.
In a recent interview with Robin Roberts, actress Jenifer Lewis opened up about her near-death experience in Africa and the difficult year that followed. Lewis, who is now 67 years old, recalled the terrifying moment when she fell 10 feet from a balcony in November 2022. "I didn't know you could be in that much pain and still be alive," she shared, reflecting on the intense physical and emotional toll of the accident.
Roberts asked Lewis if she had feared for her life in that moment. "I did," she replied, her voice filled with emotion. The incident, which was captured on video and shared by Good Morning America, left Lewis with a broken leg and a harrowing sense of vulnerability.
Just five months before the accident, Lewis had been standing tall on her star at the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrating the success of her show Black-ish and the release of her memoir, Walking In My Joy: In These Streets. She had big plans for retirement and had even picked out a home to move back to. "Life was wonderful," she recalled.
But during what was supposed to be the trip of a lifetime, Lewis found herself facing her own mortality. She had arrived at her hotel in the Serengeti and was let into her room without a tour. "I laid out my safari clothes and looked out at the infinity pool on my deck. I was just taking in the fact that I was back in the Serengeti," she remembered.
As she walked around her room, Lewis suddenly fell 10 feet into a dry ravine full of boulders and sharp rocks. "There was a space that was not sectioned off and no sign that said 'Caution, 10-foot drop,'" she explained. In the darkness, Lewis was unable to see the danger she was in and was left lying on the ground in excruciating pain.
Fortunately, her friend Laurie was with her and was able to call for help and bring a flashlight to guide the rescue team. "When Laurie ran to get help, I heard a lion roar," Lewis shared. "In that moment, my last thought was, 'What a headline! The King Ate the Queen: Pieces of Jenifer Lewis' Body Is Being Flown Back to the States.'"
After surviving the traumatic experience, Lewis says she has a newfound appreciation for life. "It's humbling," she said. "I wanted to make sure that when I shared my story, I showed everyone how I got back up." She hopes that her experience can serve as a reminder to always be cautious and grateful for every moment.
Lewis' resilience and determination to keep moving forward is truly inspiring. We can all learn from her strength and courage in the face of adversity.
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