Actor/comedian Deon Cole hospitalized in South Africa

He posted to Instagram from his hospital bed

Host Deon Cole attends the 2022 Soul Train Awards at the Orleans Arena on November 13, 2022, in Las Vegas.

Photos: Soul Train Awards 2022 red carpet Host Deon Cole attends the 2022 Soul Train Awards at the Orleans Arena on November 13, 2022, in Las Vegas. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

By JoJo

Actor/comedian Deon Cole was hospitalized this week in South Africa. He was there to perform at the African Laugh Festival but had to bow out due to an undisclosed health scare.

Thursday, Deon posted a pic from his hospital bed and thanked the medical professionals, his family, friends and fans for their support, patience, and understanding.

“Sorry to the African Laugh Festival I was scheduled to headline, thanks for your understanding and support (I’ll make it next year),” he continued.

Read more of what Deon shared: Deon Cole Hospitalized in South Africa, Shares Health Update and Thanks Supporters

Photos: Soul Train Awards 2022 red carpet Host Deon Cole attends the 2022 Soul Train Awards at the Orleans Arena on November 13, 2022, in Las Vegas. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Deon Cole attends the 70th Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)