December 10th 2024.
Last year, Academy Award-winning actor Jamie Foxx faced a medical emergency that left him shaken and unsure of what lay ahead. He recently opened up about this experience in a Netflix special called "Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was," where he shared the struggles he had with his health.
During the special, Foxx revealed that he had suffered a brain bleed that led to a stroke, but the exact cause of it remains a mystery. He recalled the day it happened, saying, "It was April 11 and I was experiencing a terrible headache. I asked my friend for an aspirin, but in moments like that, your friends don't really know what to do."
Foxx then continued, "Before I could even take the aspirin, I blacked out. The next thing I knew, 20 days had passed and I had no memory of it." He expressed his gratitude towards his sister, who he described as "four foot eleven of nothing but pure love," for driving him to the hospital in Atlanta.
They ended up at Piedmont Hospital, where doctors informed them that Foxx had a brain bleed that resulted in a stroke. They also warned that without an operation, he may not survive. Foxx underwent the surgery and was later told that he may make a full recovery, but it would be a difficult year ahead.
Foxx's family kept him out of the public eye during this time, as his condition was still unstable and his daughter was worried about him becoming a target for internet memes. He remembers awakening on May 4 to find himself in a wheelchair and unable to walk. When his friend informed him that he had suffered a stroke, Foxx was in shock. "Jamie Foxx doesn't get strokes," he exclaimed.
He was then flown to Chicago for rehabilitation, where the doctors advised him to drop his "arrogant" attitude if he wanted to fully heal. The incident occurred in April 2023 while Foxx was filming a Netflix movie in Atlanta. At the time, his daughter Corinne Foxx shared on social media that her father had experienced a "medical complication," but details were scarce as Foxx is known for his privacy.
In July 2023, Foxx posted an update on Instagram addressing the speculation surrounding his hospitalization. He explained, "I didn't want to give you any updates because I didn't want you to see me in that state. I wanted you to see me laughing, joking, and living my life. I didn't want you to see me with tubes and wondering if I would make it."
Foxx later shared another update in August 2023, saying, "You're looking at a man who is grateful and starting to feel like himself again. It's been a dark journey, but I can finally see the light." During the summer, Foxx also posted a video on TikTok, where he told his fans that it all started with a terrible headache and he didn't remember anything after that.
Foxx is now back to his usual self and has been actively working on various projects. His story serves as a reminder to take care of our health and to be grateful for every moment. Download the 9News app to stay updated on the latest news, sports, politics, and weather. It's available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play.
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