2023 Medical Emergency: Jamie Foxx Shares His Experience
Jamie Foxx opened up emotionally with fans recently, detailing the harrowing events surrounding his medical emergency that occurred in April 2023.
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Jamie Foxx Gets Emotional Sharing Details About His 2023 Health Crisis
In his newly released Netflix special, ‘Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was…,’ Foxx shared his experience regarding the medical emergency that unfolded. The special debuted on Tuesday, December 10, and it has drawn significant attention for its candidness.
In a heartfelt clip that has gained traction on social media, Foxx recounted that on April 11, 2023, he began experiencing a “bad headache.” He asked a friend for some Aspirin but lost consciousness before he could take it. His loved ones promptly rushed him to a local doctor in Georgia, where he received just a cortisone shot, which did not address the underlying issue.
After this initial visit, his sister, Deidra Dixon, took the initiative to seek further medical help at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Notably, Foxx was in the area for a movie shoot. At the hospital, the doctor informed Dixon that Foxx had suffered a “brain bleed,” which led to a stroke.
“We didn’t find where it was coming from, but he is having a stroke. He may be able to make a full recovery, but it’s going to be the worst year of his life,” the doctor reportedly told Dixon.
As he wrapped up this emotional recount, Foxx expressed his gratitude, stating, “That’s what it was, Atlanta. You finally got the story. You saved my life.”
Check out the actor’s full recap below.
Jamie Foxx shares what happened #jamiefoxx #Netflix pic.twitter.com/wj1OzkHRFv
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According to PEOPLE, Foxx recounted that when he “woke up” on May 4, 2023, he found himself in a wheelchair, initially believing it was all a “horrible joke.”
Public Reaction to Jamie Foxx’s Health Scare and Recovery Journey
Social media users have been rallying around Foxx, posting messages of support and prayers in The Shade Room’s comment section.
Instagram user @sil.orsini commented, “He made it through a hemorrhagic stroke without defects. God is good! Not many people go through that without some impairment.”
Another user, @preeconsuelaa, expressed, “God had him covered.”
Instagram user @fckdatalks remarked, “Shout out his sister, but that’s nothing but GOD!”
Meanwhile, @coreyborner24 noted, “NO LIE HIS SITUATION MOTIVATED ME TO WALK AGAIN EVEN MORE.”
User @_champagnekiki shared, “I’m happy he’s okay! But it’s sickening that his sister had to drive around and find a hospital to take his health seriously! We need more doctors and nurses who love what they do and not just the money.”
Instagram user @mermaidvibezz2 commented, “A walking testimony! God was not done yet. Glad he’s recovering and getting back to himself.”
User @aprnbeauty added, “Thanks to the doctors and nurses who were on that team and his sister!!!! Whoever gave him a cortisone shot and sent him home needs to be disciplined.”
Instagram user @taylorrrr_305 commented, “Working in a neurology office, it’s NO joke. Thank you, God.”
Lastly, @chrismasseytmb shared, “This was sooooo good!! @iamjamiefoxx will forever be a GOAT.”
In-Depth Overview of Jamie Foxx’s Emergency and Insights from His Recent Netflix Special
As previously reported by The Shade Room, Jamie Foxx’s daughter, Corinne, publicly disclosed her father’s emergency on April 12, 2023, referring to it as a “medical complication” that needed immediate attention.
In May, Jamie Foxx took to Instagram to convey a brief yet uplifting message to his followers, as shared by The Shade Room. His resilience and spirit were palpable even in the face of adversity.
Later that month, it was announced that Foxx had been transported from Atlanta to Chicago, where he entered a physical rehabilitation facility for further recovery, according to reports from The Shade Room. His first public sighting post-rehabilitation occurred in July, showcasing his progress.
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In his Netflix special, ‘Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was…,’ he humorously discussed how his stroke has affected his dating life, reflecting on the lighter side of his health scare. Additionally, he addressed persistent social media rumors regarding Diddy’s alleged involvement in his medical crisis, bringing clarity to the swirling speculations.
Jamie Foxx addresses the rumor that Diddy tried to Kill Him “I know what Y’all asking “ pic.twitter.com/j9lxty7JDZ
— heavenhollywood (@heavenhollywood) December 10, 2024
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