“So it all gets traumatized, and it is a hard reset.”

The 71-year-old shared that after he got out of the hospital, he began to slowly regain mobility.

His final role before the pause was 2018’sThe Christmas Trap.

Christopher Rich attends the Festival of Arts Celebrity Benefit Concert and Pageant on August 27, 2016 in Laguna Beach, California.

Christopher Rich.Credit:Michael Kovac/Getty

After years spent focusing on his recovery, he made his return in the 2021 streaming film,Spiked.

Now, Rich says he feels hopeful about acting again, especially given his role onHappy’s Place.

We can work with him.'"

REBA

Reba McEntire and Christopher Rich on ‘Reba’.Danny Feld/Fox Television/Everett

“The crew made it feel like the oldRebaset because we were having a blast,” Rich shared.

“They had as much fun as I did and that was really heartwarming for me.

It felt like I was back home in a safe place.

HAPPY’S PLACE – “Sisters Ink” Episode 115 – Pictured: (l-r) Melissa Peterman as Gabby, Reba McEntire as Bobbie, Christopher Rich as Maverick

Melissa Peterman as Gabby, Reba McEntire as Bobbie, Christopher Rich as Maverick on ‘Happy’s Place’.Casey Durkin/NBC

I was really well taken care of.”

They will take good care of you.

They saved my life."