Foxx recounts his challenging journey towards recovery and the incredible support from his family.
**Jamie Foxx Opens Up About Health Scare: A Stroke Revealed During Netflix Special**
**Jamie Foxx Opens Up About Health Scare: A Stroke Revealed During Netflix Special**
Hollywood’s beloved star shares his terrifying experience with a stroke in a heartfelt special.
Jamie Foxx has bravely disclosed details surrounding his alarming health crisis from early 2023, which led to his prolonged hospitalization. During a candid Netflix special titled "What Had Happened Was...", the celebrated actor recapped the events that sparked his medical emergency. Foxx disclosed that he had experienced a "brain bleed that led to a stroke," beginning with a severe headache that soon escalated to him losing consciousness. He humorously noted he lost memories of the subsequent 20 days of his life.
At that time, his daughter Corinne Foxx only mentioned a "medical complication" but chose to keep the details private. However, during the emotional recording in Atlanta—where he fell ill—Foxx credited his sister Deidra Dixon for insisting he receive immediate medical attention after sensing something was awry. He was ultimately rushed to Piedmont Hospital, where doctors informed him of the brain bleed causing his severe condition, stating, "If I don't go in his head right now, we're going to lose him."
Reflecting on his near-death experience, Foxx shared that instead of his life flashing before him, he found the ordeal unexpectedly peaceful as he saw a tunnel but joked about its warmth, questioning if he'd taken a wrong turn. With the prognosis forecasting a difficult year ahead, Foxx expressed his gratitude to his family for ensuring he didn't feel exposed or vulnerable during his recovery. Initially waking up unable to walk and in a wheelchair, he humorously recalled his disbelief, stating, “Jamie Foxx don’t get strokes.”
He later underwent intensive rehabilitation in Chicago post-incident. The actor had been engaged in filming Netflix's "Back In Action" alongside Cameron Diaz when he suffered the stroke. Since his journey, Foxx has fondly praised the unwavering support he received from loved ones, while this recent special marks the first time he openly detailed his health issues.
As Foxx continues to recover, he aims to raise awareness about strokes and their signs, which can include face weakness, arm weakness, speech problems, sudden confusion, and more—all critical symptoms urging timely medical intervention.
At that time, his daughter Corinne Foxx only mentioned a "medical complication" but chose to keep the details private. However, during the emotional recording in Atlanta—where he fell ill—Foxx credited his sister Deidra Dixon for insisting he receive immediate medical attention after sensing something was awry. He was ultimately rushed to Piedmont Hospital, where doctors informed him of the brain bleed causing his severe condition, stating, "If I don't go in his head right now, we're going to lose him."
Reflecting on his near-death experience, Foxx shared that instead of his life flashing before him, he found the ordeal unexpectedly peaceful as he saw a tunnel but joked about its warmth, questioning if he'd taken a wrong turn. With the prognosis forecasting a difficult year ahead, Foxx expressed his gratitude to his family for ensuring he didn't feel exposed or vulnerable during his recovery. Initially waking up unable to walk and in a wheelchair, he humorously recalled his disbelief, stating, “Jamie Foxx don’t get strokes.”
He later underwent intensive rehabilitation in Chicago post-incident. The actor had been engaged in filming Netflix's "Back In Action" alongside Cameron Diaz when he suffered the stroke. Since his journey, Foxx has fondly praised the unwavering support he received from loved ones, while this recent special marks the first time he openly detailed his health issues.
As Foxx continues to recover, he aims to raise awareness about strokes and their signs, which can include face weakness, arm weakness, speech problems, sudden confusion, and more—all critical symptoms urging timely medical intervention.
