Lou Ferrigno Comes To Fan’s Aid When He Has A Seizure
Lou Ferrigno was clearly born to be a superhero.
The actor, best known for his iconic role as The Incredible Hulk on the 70’s-80’s TV show, used his skills in real life when a fan suffered a seizure in front of him.
During the FanBoy Expo in Knoxville, Tennessee over the weekend, Frank McAllister’s son Ted was talking to Lou when he experienced the seizure. Frank explained on Facebook:
“Mr. Ferrigno touched me on the shoulder and said that Ted was trying to tell him something that he couldn’t understand. I turned and knew immediately that Ted was having a seizure and I told Mr. Ferrigno what the problem was and I needed to get to him.”
Lou was on it. Having been a rescue deputy with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department for 12 years, the star knew exactly what to do. Frank shared that Lou sprung to action, clearing the booth so Ted could safely sit while he called for medics. Frank wrote:
“The Incredible Hulk made sure that I had everything that I needed. When Ted started to come around and started to get up, the Big Man reached down his hand and assisted me as Ted stood.”
Lou even escorted the McAllisters and the EMT to the restroom. Lou told the Knoxville News Sentinel:
“It’s funny it happened at my table and it’s like, I’m glad it happened here because he was at the right place, knowing that he would be OK. If it was a strange environment, in the street, he could have died.”
After medics assured them that Ted was alright, Lou invited the father and son back to the booth for another picture. Frank wrote:
“Talk about a real life action hero! This man is the real deal. It was an absolute honor to shake his hand and a greater honor to say Thank You to a gentle Giant.”