What Happened to Jamie Foxx? The Latest Health Update

Publish date: 2024-06-06

Jamie Foxx used to be hospitalized after struggling a "medical complication." What exactly happened to him? Here's what we know about his health.

Actor Jamie Foxx appears to be doing better after experiencing what appears like a fairly critical clinical issue.

In a observation posted to Instagram on April 12, 2023, Jamie's daughter Corinne Foxx stated that her father had been hospitalized after a "medical complication" and was once in recovery.

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On May 12, Corinne updated fans and mentioned her father were "out of the hospital for weeks." TMZ then reported on May 15 that Jamie was once staying in a rehabilitation facility in Chicago. Fans are thankful Jamie is seemingly OK but are still focused on his health.

So, what happened to Jamie Foxx? Here's what we know, together with the latest updates.

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What happened to Jamie Foxx?

"We wanted to share that my father, Jamie Foxx, experienced a medical complication yesterday," Corrine wrote in her April observation, which was sent on behalf of the whole Foxx circle of relatives. "Luckily, due to quick action and great care, he is already on his way to recovery. We know how beloved he is and appreciate your prayers. The family asks for privacy during this time."

While few details about the actual medical issue had been shared, it is transparent that the incident was somewhat critical. Jamie used to be able to obtain remedy nearly right away and was still in the clinic as of May 3.

On May 23, Mike Tyson informed the PBD Podcast that he heard Jamie reportedly suffered a stroke, in keeping with Page Six. However, the ones reviews haven't been showed via Jamie's circle of relatives.

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There have been rumors that Jamie Foxx used to be paralyzed and blind.

Speculation about what happened to Jamie has been rampant. A gossip columnist, A.J. Benza, gave the impression on Dr. Drew's online show on May 30 and claimed that Jamie has been left "partially paralyzed and blind." He claimed Jamie developed a blood clot in his mind after he was once pressured to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

According to Jamie's staff, Benza's claim is false.

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Jamie's team said in June that this rumor was once "completely inaccurate," in accordance to NBC News. Nonetheless, social media continued to spread this gossip.

The next real update from his daughter Corinne came on May 12, the place she mentioned her dad have been "out of the hospital for weeks" and had even been enjoying pickleball.

Jamie Foxx traits as many react to a rumor that he's “partly paralyzed and blind” following a blood clot to his brain. Journalist AJ Benza appeared on @DrDrew’s podcast claiming he received this info from a source “within the room.” (🎥: @DrDrew) pic.twitter.com/qpkl0gZZpl

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Then, on June 27, Jamie's They Cloned Tyrone co-star John Boyega advised People that he had lately spoken with Jamie, and that the actor was doing well.

“He in the end picked up the telephone. Thank you, bro,” Boyega told the outlet. “He's doing well. And then, you realize, we just giving him the privateness, and we can't look ahead to his go back.”

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John added: “I gave him the smartly wishes at once. I gave him all the well wishes. So I'm simply gonna be waiting till he comes again out right here. So take your time, Jamie. We love you, bro.”

Datari Turner, who co-produced They Cloned Tyrone with Foxx, instructed the outlet at the identical time: "[Jamie's] doing amazing. I promise you. Doing really, really good. [Director] Juel [Taylor] talked to him yesterday. John Boyega talked to him yesterday. He's in really, really good shape and spirits. And he'll be back on the screen. He'll be back to work very soon."

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The day after interviewing John and Datari, then again, People reported that insiders stated Jamie is "still not himself" however is getting the "best care" and is "working hard" on improving.

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Fans noticed Jamie Foxx out and about.

In July, Jamie used to be it sounds as if noticed by enthusiasts a couple of occasions in Chicago, together with on a boat. At one level he even discovered and returned a missing bag to one woman, who informed Fox News that she then asked Jamie how he used to be doing, to which he responded, "I feel good."

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On July 20, the Oscar winner took to Instagram to percentage a photograph of himself in Las Vegas sitting on a automobile in a promo for the sports activities having a bet corporate BetMGM. "Thankful for my @betmgm family and a great few nights in Vegas. We got BIG things coming soon," he captioned the post.

That identical day, Corinne posted a tale to Instagram showing her and her dad sitting on that same car together, writing: "Year 4 of @betmgm in the books. So proud of you always, Dad."

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Jamie Foxx is not internet hosting Season 6 of 'Beat Shazam.'

Jamie has been the host of the Fox game show Beat Shazam, however because it was slated to start manufacturing shortly after he entered the clinic, he isn't occupied with Season 6. Corinne was once additionally on in the display as the DJ, however she is taking a wreck as neatly.

That said, Deadline announced on May 15 that the Foxx circle of relatives would host a brand new unscripted Fox sport show We Are Family in 2024, doing double accountability with Beat Shazam.

Nick Cannon is internet hosting Beat Shazam Season 6, and Kelly Osbourne is up in the DJ sales space, in step with Page Six. Season 6 premiered on Fox on May 23.

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