Samuel Monroe Jr. Fights for Life

0:00It's April 28th. Welcome in. This is Entertainment and Celebrity News, where pop culture meets AI. I'm Corey with the story. Actor Samuel Monroe, Jr. The 52-year-old star from 90s classics like Menace II Society and Tails from the Hood is fighting for his. Life on life support. He's battling meningitis that hit hard after getting misdiagnosed and left untreated for eight long months. About 18 months back, he picked it up while filming in Las Vegas. Researchers at multiple hospitals missed it at first, letting the infection spread to his brain and spine before they caught on. His family says negligence turned a treatable issue into this nightmare. His wife, Shana, kids Kingston and Brooklyn, mom Joyce, and the whole crew are holding down prayers non-stop. Joyce hit a Facebook begging for mercy while Shana paused her career to stay by his side through the emotional and money drain. Now he's getting care at a Southern California hospital, but the families launched a GoFundMe to cover bills from nine months of hospital hops, and rehab stays.

1:04They want a private spot or home nurse for closer watch if he pulls through, facing possible round the clock needs for a year or more. With faith leading the charge, the fans pushing forward, hoping for that breakthrough while prepping every angle. Stay tuned as this story unfolds.