Rick Schroder Swapping Hollywood For Spain

Actor RICK SCHRODER is turning his back on Hollywood and relocating his family to Spain after almost losing his son in a horrific bike accident.

The former 24 star and his wife Andrea were left shaken when their eldest son Holden nearly died while riding a dirt bike near their California home.

A source tells the National Enquirer, "That accident changed Rick and Andrea forever. After almost losing Holden, they realised just how fragile life is, and that everything they hold dear to them could be gone in an instant."

So the couple has decided to move to Europe to allow interior designer Andrea the chance to pursue her love of craft and learn the Spanish language.

The insider adds, "(Schroder) told a pal, 'This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Andrea wants to take her shot. We can always come back to Hollywood.'"

And the Schroders plan to ring in 2010 in their new home. The source adds: "They're packing and intend to be out of California by the New Year."

--IANS-WENN