Jesse Tyler Ferguson spends Thanksgiving in hospital with his child, worried fans send healing thoughts
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: 'Modern Family' alum Jesse Tyler Ferguson experienced an unexpected Thanksgiving.
On Thursday, November 28, the 49-year-old actor revealed that one of his sons spent the holiday in the hospital emergency room.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson expresses gratitude for support on Thanksgiving
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, who shares sons Beckett Mercer, four, and Sullivan "Sully" Louis, two, with husband Justin Mikita, posted a heartfelt photo of his son asleep on top of him in a hospital bed on Instagram.
Although Ferguson didn’t specify which son was hospitalized, the shared photo hinted it might be his younger child.
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In his caption, Ferguson shared appreciation for parenting wisdom from his 'Modern Family' co-star, Julie Bowen, who also had a similar experience.
"I have received a lot of parenting wisdom from @itsjuliebowen, so seeing I wasn’t the only one with a kid in the ER on Thanksgiving was comforting. (He’s also fine.),” Ferguson wrote.
“Thank you to the kind folks at Lennox Health. NYC really DOES have the best healthcare," he added.
Ferguson also posted a heartfelt Thanksgiving message on his Instagram stories, writing, "Thankful for friends who are helping us build memories for our kids."
Julie Bowen reveals her son’s ER visit on the same holiday
Julie Bowen, who played Claire Dunphy alongside Jesse Tyler Ferguson’s Mitchell Pritchett on the hit sitcom also spent part of Thanksgiving in the ER.
She shared a photo of her son in front of the hospital, captioning it, “It’s not a holiday without a trip to the ER. (He’s fine, btw) HAPPY THANKSGIVING.”
Bowen, who shares Oliver, 17, John, 15, and Gustav, 15, with ex-husband Scott Phillips, didn’t specify which child required the hospital visit as the shared photo was silhouette.
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Ferguson and Bowen have maintained a close friendship beyond their time on 'Modern Family', according to Just Jared, and both seemed to find some solace in each other’s parallel experiences during the holiday.
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Fans send prayers to Jesse Tyler Ferguson’s family
In the comments section of Jesse Tyler Ferguson’s post on Instagram, many followers shared relief that his son was recovering and offered supportive messages.
One user wrote, “Glad he's okay! Besides that, hope you had a good Thanksgiving.” Another added, “Aw, so sorry to hear but glad he’s in the best of hands.”
Others expressed heartfelt sentiments. “Sending your son healing thoughts,” one person commented, and someone else wrote, “Thankful he is ok. Hope you can get some rest.”
One more admirer shared, “I hope that your sweet child gets well soon & yes, that’s not a traditional place obviously to be on Thanksgiving, but the point is that you guys were together… loving, caring, and being supportive."
"That’s what Thanksgiving is all about. I’m keeping you and your family in my thoughts & prayers!!!!” the fan added in the comment.
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