David Adkins, best known by his stage name Sinbad, is a stand-up comedian and actor from the United States.

He rose to prominence in the 1990s after appearing on various television shows, including Coach Walter Oakes in A Different World (1987–1991)

and The Sinbad Show (1993-1994), as well as acting in the films Necessary Roughness, Houseguest, First Kid, Jingle All the Way, Good Burger, and Planes (2013).

What happened Sinbad?

Sinbad, whose real name is David Adkins, appeared as a main cast member on the series Rel from 2018 to 2019.

He also continued to perform standup during and after his time on the show. In November 2020, his family revealed on Instagram that the Planes actor was recovering from a stroke.

They later created a website for fans to stay up to date on the Hollywood icon’s condition.

Sinbad is a father to two kids, Paige and Royce, whom he shares with his wife, Meredith Adkins.

On October 25, 2020, the American Dad alum was rushed to West Hills Medical Center in Los Angeles after suffering an ischemic stroke

Did comedian Sinbad have a stroke?

Sinbad, whose credits include TV shows and movies such as “A Different World” and “Jingle All the Way,” had a stroke in 2020 as a result of a blood clot that went from his heart to his brain.