Actress Christy Carlson Romano in Fight For Sight After Shotgun Blasts to the Face
In a terrifying turn of events, actress Christy Carlson Romano, known for her roles in “Even Stevens” and “Kim Possible,” is recovering from horrific injuries sustained during a celebratory outing turned nightmare. What began as a birthday surprise for her husband, Brendan Rooney, ended with Romano hospitalized after being struck by multiple shotgun pellets to the face.
The couple, who live in Austin, Texas, were celebrating Rooney’s 42nd birthday on February 7th with a clay pigeon shooting trip. Romano, 40, recounted the harrowing incident on Instagram, revealing that another party at the range “unsafely fired in the wrong direction.” The result was a barrage of pellets ripping into her face.
“I was hit in five places,” Romano wrote, alongside a video showcasing the brutal injuries to her right eye and forehead. “One was less than an inch from hitting me directly in my right eye.” A chilling near-miss that could have cost the actress her sight, or even her life.
In the chaos, Rooney sprang into action, his instincts kicking in as he assessed the devastating wounds and raced his wife to the hospital. The situation remains critical, as Romano revealed that a fragment is dangerously lodged behind her eye. Doctors deemed it “too risky to remove surgically at this time,” leaving the actress in a terrifying limbo, though she reports her vision is currently normal.
The mother of two young daughters, Isabella Victoria, 8, and Sophia Elizabeth, 5, expressed profound gratitude for her survival. “I saw my life flash before my eyes,” she shared, emphasizing the fragility of life. “I love my daughters, husband, family, and friends so much… Hug the people around you every chance you can. Life can change in an instant.”
Romano praised the “superhero-like” medical staff and first responders who cared for her. While showing that her wounds were “clearing out”, the actress reflectively states “got to say I got shot in the face and lived to tell the tale. Be grateful for every day.”
Husband’s Emotional Response
“You are the bravest, toughest, most stoic and badass woman I have ever met,” he wrote in a comment on her Instagram post. “I am so thankful you are alive. I am so thankful you are the mother to our children. I wouldn’t know what to do without you. I love you more than life itself.”
Romano’s story serves as a stark reminder of life’s unpredictable nature and the importance of cherishing every moment. Her recovery continues, shadowed by the constant monitoring of the potentially devastating fragment behind her eye.
