The Bold and the Beautiful Sean Kanan Reveals Shocking Health Crisis and Emergency SurgeryThe Bold and the Beautiful Sean Kanan Reveals Shocking Health Crisis and Emergency Surgery The Deacon Sharpe actor opens up about a frightening hospital stay as fans and co-stars rally around his recovery. The Bold and the Beautiful spoilers confirm that Sean Kanan, who plays Deacon Sharpe on the CBS soap, recently went through a terrifying medical ordeal. Key TakeawaysSean Kanan underwent emergency spinal surgery to treat a serious blood infection. The Bold and the Beautiful co-stars flooded social media with messages of support. On behalf of everyone here, we wish Sean Kanan a smooth and easy recovery.