Jamie Foxx opens up about his battle with a brain bleed and stroke, sharing his shocking medical emergency and 20-day blackout in a new Netflix special. In a candid revelation, acclaimed American actor and musician Jamie Foxx has shared the details of his harrowing battle with a brain bleed that resulted in a stroke.
Speaking in a new Netflix special, the 56-year-old actor opened up about the shocking medical emergency that led to his hospitalization in 2023. Foxx recounted the events of April 11, 2023, when he suddenly experienced a severe headache. Reaching out for an aspirin from a friend, he quickly found himself in an alarming situation. “Your boys don’t know what to do in a medical emergency,” he remarked, as he blacked out moments later.
Foxx’s condition took a dramatic turn, with doctors later discovering a brain bleed that caused a stroke. In his own words, he described the ordeal as “a mystery” with no clear explanation of what exactly happened. After slipping into a coma for 20 days, Foxx woke up to find himself in a wheelchair, struggling to walk.
His emotional journey through this life-altering experience has left fans and loved ones in awe of his strength and resilience.
