Nev Schulman’s Brush with Death: A Bike Accident and a Lesson in Gratitude

Nev Schulman, the producer of the popular TV show Catfish, is counting his blessings after a harrowing bike accident. Schulman was on his way to pick up his son from school when he was involved in a collision with a truck.

Sharing the aftermath of the accident on social media, Schulman revealed that he broke his neck in two places, specifically at C5 and C6. Fortunately, the fractures were stable, and he was not paralyzed. Schulman expressed his gratitude for the doctors and nurses at his hospital, who helped him recover from the ordeal.

The 39-year-old TV personality was riding high on emotions when he shared the news, saying, “I’m lucky to be here, alive, standing, and hugging my family, projected to make a full recovery.” Schulman also thanked the medical community for their incredible knowledge and care.

Schulman’s accident served as a poignant reminder of the importance of gratitude. He reflected on the experience, saying, “I’m really starting to understand the meaning of gratitude… for the big and little things before the accident, and now everything moving forward.”

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Schulman’s family, including his wife Laura Perlongo and their three children, have been a constant source of support for him. The TV host previously gushed about Perlongo’s exceptional parenting skills, saying, “Watching Laura with our kids is the greatest joy for me. She is so fantastic, and they are so lucky to have her.”

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In conclusion, Schulman’s near-death experience has given him a newfound appreciation for life. He ended his post with a message to seize the day, saying, “We hadn’t planned on fishing last Sunday, and my instinct was to say no to scramble-planning a day trip, but looking back a week later, I’m so glad I said yes. ❤️”