Frankie Muniz, beloved for his role on the hit sitcom “Malcolm in the Middle,” has changed careers and is now a race car driver. On Wednesday, November 11, it was announced that he was hospitalized in Florida after an incident during practice.
Frankie Muniz Shares Update After Hospitalization
On Wednesday, November 11, Muniz broke his silence, letting fans know he is going to be fine, but that he was disappointed to miss the Proud to Honor event at Daytona International Speedway.
In a statement posted on X, Ford Racing said Muniz had been released from the hospital “following an incident in practice for tonight’s Proud to Honor event at the Daytona International Speedway.” They also shared a statement from Muniz, who wrote: “I am disappointed I won’t be able to take part in tonight’s Ford’s Proud to Honor event tonight. I was looking forward to honoring the service of our veterans and racing against these other amazing drivers.”
He continued, “I am a little sore, but my Mustang did its job in protecting me. I want to thank everyone at Ford Racing, the Daytona International Speedway, and the staff here at the hospital. I especially wanted to thank everyone who has reached out and for all the prayers.”
Fans reacted to the statement by supporting Muniz. “As an ER doctor for over 20 years, it’s great to know Ford makes safe cars and how they carry that on to their passenger cars!” a comment reads. “Great news,” another person shared.
What Happened to Frankie Muniz?
A representative for Muniz told Page Six he “was transported to a local medical facility for further evaluation,” and that he was “awake and alert.”
This event was incredibly important for Muniz, not just to show off his skills as a race car driver, but because of his family’s connection to the Air Force and the Navy. In an interview with Page Six prior to the crash, he said: “My dad was in the Air Force and the Navy, and my grandfather was in the Navy. We owe so much to [our veterans], and the fact that I get to race and raise awareness and give back to so many families who have given us Americans everything, I knew I wanted to be a part of it, especially to honor my father and grandfather.”
In his interview, he also admitted he was initially interested in joining the Air Force. “I guess there’s still time for that to be my next career!” he joked.
In an October interview with Us Weekly, Muniz shared similar statements about his respect for veterans. “We all owe so much to live in this amazing country to the military,” he said. “It’s going to be an ultra-competitive race because we’re race car drivers, and that’s how we roll. But it’s going to be a blast, and I’m thrilled to be a part of it.”
Former ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Star Frankie Muniz Shares Health Update After Crash at Daytona International Speedway