Jamie Foxx Opens Up About 2023 Stroke And Recovery In Netflix Special

Jamie Foxx Opens Up About 2023 Stroke And Recovery In Netflix Special

Jamie Foxx reveals in his Netflix special that he suffered a brain bleed leading to a stroke in April 2023, resulting in a 20-day coma and significant rehabilitation.

By Amanda Lee Swanson

Published Dec 12, 2024

Jamie Foxx Opens Up About 2023 Stroke And Recovery In Netflix Special

Table of Contents

  • A Life-Threatening Ordeal
  • Recovery and Rehabilitation
  • Addressing Rumors and Personal Reflections

In his upcoming Netflix special, Jamie Foxx  What Had Happened Was, the 56-year-old actor and comedian claims that he experienced a brain hemorrhage that resulted in a stroke in April 2023. This medical emergency kept him in a coma for 20 days, causing substantial memory loss and physical debilitation.


A Life-Threatening Ordeal

Foxx suffered a nasty headache while filming Back in Action with Cameron Diaz in Atlanta, causing him to be admitted to the hospital. He underwent emergency surgery at Piedmont Hospital, which resulted in a protracted coma. When Foxx regained consciousness, he found himself in a wheelchair, unable to walk and with no recall of the previous events.


Recovery and Rehabilitation

Following his hospitalization, Jamie Foxx began an arduous rehabilitation program in Chicago to restore his motor skills and physical strength. He praises his family, especially his daughter Corinne, for their constant support throughout this difficult time.


Addressing Rumors and Personal Reflections

In his program, Foxx hilariously addresses several conspiracy theories that arose during his sickness, including bogus allegations against Sean "Diddy" Combs. He also discusses his personal life, joking about previous relationships and showing a new outlook on dating.


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