Reba alum Christopher Rich addressed the brutal aftermath of his stroke — including how it caused him to step back from the public eye.

“It used to be so embarrassing to come out,” Rich, 72, told People in an interview published on Friday, November 14. “But now — ever since Reba dragged me back to do Happy’s Place — I’ve sort of re-entered the world again.”

Rich said he’s “having the time of my life” getting to act again.

“She keeps bringing us in, and the audience loves it,” Rich added. “It’s amazing.”

‘Reba’ Cast: Where Are They Now?

Reba, which aired from 2001 to 2007, followed a single mom who had to start over after her husband, Brock (Rich), left her for his dental hygienist, Barbra Jean (Melissa Peterman).

Reba (McEntire) faced a multitude of obstacles while raising her three

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