The 39 year old actor, known best to Hallmark fans as Donovan Darcy, outlined his plans on June 21, 2024 in an exclusive statement issued via “Heavy”.
In a heart wrenching revelation, Paevey, known for his roles in 16 Hallmark movies, poured his heart out in a four-paragraph statement. The actor explained the personal and professional struggles that played a role in his decision to step back from Hollywood.
From financial setbacks to his mother’s battle with lung cancer, the actor felt compelled to prioritize family over career.
Paevey mentioned he’s had bank accounts hacked, investments stolen, and money embezzled but those things can be recovered from.
But his mother’s devastating lung cancer diagnosis was the straw that broke the camel’s back-he moved to be near her and implied caregiving.
Late on June 22, in response to Heavy’s request for comment, Hallmark Media provided a statement that reads, “We’re very sorry for all that Ryan is going through and our thoughts are with him in his effort to take care of himself as well as his mother and we wish him well.”
It sounds like they are leaving the popular Hallmark actor, formerly of the soap opera world as General Hospital’s Nathan West an open door to return if and when he’s ready.
But the way Ryan talks, that might be a very long time-he’s really been through the mill, so to speak; however, many of his fans admire his decision.
Not only do Ryan’s fans understand his decision, they are full of admiration and spoke out on social media and there were likes from fellow Hallmark stars as well.
Paevey’s lengthy statement published by Heavy was followed by a video on Instagram where he shared his thoughts, amassing over 456,000 views in less than 48 hours.
Fans, unable to comment due to deactivated comments, showed their support by liking the post, fellow Hallmark stars Nikki DeLoach, Autumn Reeser, Brooke D’Orsay, and Taylor Cole also acknowledging his decision.
On the Heavy on Hallmark Facebook page, hundreds offered words of encouragement to the actor, including one who wrote, “Wow. How I admire this man. Knowing when to step back and put his focus where it’s needed – family and self-God’s Blessings Ryan!! Rock on!!
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