By Mark Gray
10:03am PST, Jan 19, 2024
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"Emily in Paris" star Ashley Park is still in "the throes of recovery" after going into "critical septic shock" while on vacation in the Maldives with co-star and boyfriend Paul Forman. On Jan. 19, the actress and singer opened up about her private health struggle while posting several images from the hospital to Instagram.
"As I sit here processing and recovering from the first few weeks of 2024, the only word I can think of is grateful," she began. "While on holiday in December into New Years, what started as tonsillitis spiraled into critical septic shock, which infected and affected several of my organs. I am grateful that my health has improved despite what we had initially been told."
Keep reading for more and to learn how her famous friends are reacting…
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In her Jan. 19 social media post, Ashley Park thanked beau Paul Forman for "being unconditionally" by her side through her health battle.
Addressing her boyfriend and "Emily in Paris" co-star, she said, "You calmed my fears and held me through ambulances, three foreign hospitals, a week in the ICU, scary ERs, countless scans and tests and injections, excruciating pain, and so much confusion all while we were alone on the other side of the world far from those we know. I love you Paul. More than I can ever say."
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Ashley Park's illness was made more difficult seeing that she was in a foreign country with a language barrier when things went south.
"I'm deeply grateful to every doctor and ICU nurse who worked tirelessly and especially the @JoaliBeing team for responding immediately and staying with me to provide language translations and vital support," she said. "Infinite thanks to my personal team of heroes at home who were on calls with insurance, Paul, my parents, and doctors at all hours (you know who you are)."
Boyfriend Paul [Forman]'s reply to the Jan. 19 post: "My love."
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Though she's normally active on social media, Ashley Park went silent for weeks on Instagram. Now we know why.
"I hesitated to share what's been happening as I'm still in the throes of recovery… but I now know I'm safely on the other side of the worst," she penned. "Thanks for reading this. I'm sorry for being so absent recently to so much and to people in my life. I love you all. I'm healing and I promise I'm gonna be okay."
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Following Ashley Park's health revelation, many of her famous friends reacted with shock and sadness.
"Emily in Paris" co-star Lily Collins commented, "I can hardly look at these without crying. I love you sister and I'm forever grateful you're on the other side of this and for @peforman for your incredibly huge heart and for being there every step of the way." She added, "I cannot wait to hug you both."
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Glen Powell wrote, "So sorry to hear this. Sending you love and strength."
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Busy Philipps replied, "oh my god, honey. i was just thinking of you yesterday and wondering why i didn't see you at mean girls and then thought-oh she must be somewhere fabulous. you poor thing. I'm so glad you're on the mend and sending you so many healing positive vibes."
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Former "The Bachelor" star Caila Quinn Burrello wrote, "Love you endlessly & was crying when I heard the news. You are so strong and I'm grateful you weren't alone in all of this. Please keep us posted – praying so hard for your recovery love you my beautiful friend."
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"Oh buddy!! Love you and wishing you health and healing" —Sara Bareilles
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"That must have been terrifying. I know about hospitals. Drs and nurses are incredible . So much love to you and glad you're in the mend" —Natasha Bedingfield
