DeRon Horton is currently in recovery. The actor, known for his role as Lionel Higgins in all four seasons of the Netflix series Dear White People, is recuperating after being shot. Horton recently posted a series of images showing his injured arm while receiving treatment at a hospital. In his post, he expressed gratitude, acknowledging the protection and guidance he received, stating, “First off. I wanna give an honor to God for covering me and protecting me to make it out this situation and countless other ones. Everybody that checked on me n holla’d at me specially my family n friends I love yall, Thank you.” He also reflected on the unexpected nature of the incident, mentioning, “Gettin shot a few days before Xmas def wasn’t on my wish list, but it happened.”
The actor described being shot through his car, with the shared photos revealing the shattered window. Among the supportive comments on his post was a message from his Dear White People co-star, Logan Browning, who wrote, “Dear God, thank you for protecting my special Deron.” Despite the ordeal, the 32-year-old Horton maintained a sense of gratitude, emphasizing, “But I’m Blessed dawg to not be in a casket or paralyzed. Lord Thank You. I’m out the hospital now healing. I got a plate n screws in my mf arm, so I can’t workout for a minute which I’m mad about BUT it coulda been worse!” Additionally, he conveyed that he was not seeking sympathy, focusing instead on his positive outlook and faith.
Horton’s message concluded with a reminder to prioritize faith and gratitude, stating, “I’m finna bounce right back I feel amazing. I just wanted to remind yall and myself to Keep God first! Stay Alert n Grateful for Everything. the devil can’t stop sh*t when you walk w God.” In addition to his role in Dear White People, a series exploring the experiences of students of color in an Ivy League college, Horton has appeared in Apple TV+’s The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey alongside Samuel L. Jackson, as well as the 2019 installment of American Horror Story. Jackson, commenting on Horton’s post, expressed relief and well wishes, remarking, “Glad you’re still with us, Tuff Stuff!!! Good thing you’re covered by the All mighty Hoping you heal quickly & painlessly as possible Stay Blessed.”
Reflecting on his past experiences, Horton shared the significance of working with Denzel Washington in the film Roman J. Israel, Esq. He described the impact of meeting Washington, highlighting the profound influence the renowned actor had on him. Horton recalled the admiration he held for Washington, expressing his gratitude for the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations with him. He remarked on their discussions about various subjects, including Shakespeare, faith, and personal growth, emphasizing the profound impact Washington had on his life and career trajectory.
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