Written by Raven Saunt for Dailymail.Com
15:42 19 January 2024, updated 16:23 19 January 2024
Emily in Paris star Ashley Park candidly revealed that she almost died afterwards Going into “severe septic shock” affected her organs.
The 32-year-old took to Instagram to reveal her terrifying health scare that started with tonsillitis during a holiday in Thailand for New Year.
She said she was left in “excruciating pain” and experienced “a lot of confusion” before being admitted to the intensive care unit.
The on-screen star, who plays Mindy Chen in the Netflix show, said she is “still in the midst of recovery” but is “safely on the other side of the worst”.
Ashley opened up about her recent ordeal to her 2.8 million Instagram followers as she shared stunning photos from her hospital bed.
I wrote: ‘As I sit here processing and recovering from the first few weeks of 2024, the only word I can think of is gratitude.
“While I was on vacation in December and into the New Year, what started as tonsillitis escalated into serious septic shock, which infected and affected several of my organs.
“I am grateful that my health has improved despite what we were initially told.”
The actress credited her boyfriend Paul Foreman, 29, for being there for her “unconditionally.”
She added: “She calmed my fears and held me through ambulances, three foreign hospitals, a week in the ICU, scary emergency rooms, countless scans, tests and injections, excruciating pain, and a lot of confusion, all while we were alone on the other side.” . From a world apart from those we know.
‘I love you Paul. More than I can ever say.
Ashley went on to thank “every doctor and nurse in the ICU who worked tirelessly” before concluding, “I’ve hesitated to share what’s been happening because I’m still in the midst of recovery… but I know now that I’m safe on the other side of the disease.” the worst.
Thanks for reading this. I’m sorry I’ve been so absent lately from so many and the people in my life. I love you all. I’m recovering and I promise I’ll be fine.
Still gushing over Paul, the Beef star took to her Instagram Stories to add: “I love you.”
I can’t believe we are spending the first weeks of 2024 in ICU and hospitals. I’m so lucky to have you, Paul…by my side through the painful and scary parts of life as well as the joy.
Her post was quickly filled with comments of support from the likes of Mindy Kaling, Natasha Bedingfield and Glen Powell as well as her Emily in Paris co-stars, including Lily Collins.
“I can’t look at this without crying,” she wrote. I love you sister and I am forever grateful that you are on the other side of this and Paul for your incredibly huge heart and for being there every step of the way. I can’t wait to hug you both.
Since then, Paul also shared a snap of the pair on his own account alongside a simple caption that read: “By your side, no matter what.”
Ashley had previously posted a large number of snapshots from her sunny vacation in Phuket, Thailand, before it took a terrifying turn.
She playfully posed with a brass statue before embarking on a cooking class to prepare authentic Pad Thai.
Ashley has previously spoken about other health scares she has overcome, including overcoming cancer as a teenager.
She was just 15 years old when she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, and she recovered after nearly a year in hospital receiving chemotherapy.
After being told what she could and couldn’t do during her treatment, she was inspired to change the way she approached health and wellness.
“Once the cancer left my body, I made it my mission to not let it affect my life,” the Broadway star told Shape magazine.
“I didn’t want it to define me.” People were very worried about me, and I became the person who said, “I’m fine. Don’t worry about me. I’ll go for what I want and I’ll just do it.”