In his first public appearance since his hospitalization earlier this year for an undisclosed health issue, acclaimed Hollywood star Jamie Foxx expressed heartfelt gratitude to his devoted family and supporters. During his road to recovery, their unwavering support has been a source of constant strength, and he wanted to extend his heartfelt thanks to all who stood by him during this challenging time.
In April 2023, Jamie Foxx encountered a medical complication that led to his admission to an Atlanta hospital. As a consequence, the production of his Netflix film, Back in Action, where he is set to share the screen with Cameron Diaz, came to a temporary halt.
Jamie Foxx Finally Provides Update On His Health
At 55 years of age, the actor expressed his awareness that many people were eager for updates regarding his condition. However, he made a conscious decision not to allow them to witness him in a vulnerable state with tubes attached to him, leaving them uncertain about his chances of recovery.
“I want to say thank you to everybody that’s prayed, man, and sent me messages. I cannot even begin to tell you how far it took me and how it brought me back. I went through something that I thought I would never ever go through,” Foxx said. “I want you to see me laughing and having a good time, partying, cracking a joke, doing a movie or television show… And to be honest with you, my sister, Deidra Dixon, and my daughter, Corinne Marie, saved my life. So to them, to God, to a lot of great medical people, I’m able to leave you this video.”
Refusing to delve into specifics about his medical situation, Jamie Foxx firmly put to rest any speculation regarding his health, specifically dispelling rumors of paralysis or blindness.
Jamie Foxx Puts All The Rumors To Rest
Jamie Foxx opened up further, explaining that his decision to remain quiet about his condition had inadvertently led to rampant speculation. Some rumors suggested he was blind, but he asserted that his eyes were perfectly functional, as evident by his appearance. Despite facing significant challenges on his road to recovery, he emphasized his determination to bounce back, acknowledging that the journey had its share of obstacles.
“By being quiet, sometimes things get out of hand. People say what I got. Some people said I was blind, but as you can see the eyes are working. The eyes are working just fine. But I went to hell and back. And my road to recovery had some potholes as well. But I’m coming back and I’m able to work. So I want to thank the people who let me work. I just want to say that I love everybody and I love all the love that I got.”
In May, Foxx further conveyed his heartfelt appreciation for the unwavering support from his fans through a released statement. Notably, fellow celebrities such as actors Dwayne Johnson and Kyla Pratt, along with comedian Gabriel Iglesias, joined the chorus of support, showing their solidarity with Foxx in his latest message.
Source: Variety
