Jamie Foxx Discloses Brain Bleed and Stroke in New Special

Jamie Foxx Opens Up About Health Crisis in New Netflix Special

Jamie Foxx finally broke his silence regarding the health scare that left many worried during his recent Netflix comedy special titled Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was. The 56-year-old actor and comedian shared personal insights about his hospitalization and the journey he has undergone since, revealing that he suffered a brain bleed that resulted in a stroke after enduring a severe headache in April 2023. This special premiered on December 10, nearly two years after Foxx faced a medical emergency while filming in Atlanta.

His daughter Corinne Foxx had previously updated fans, expressing gratitude for the swift medical response that enabled her father to recover. Jamie has largely kept details regarding his health under wraps until this special.

Foxx, known for his incredible talent across multiple entertainment realms, disclosed how he initially experienced an intense headache on April 11, prompting him to seek relief with aspirin. Unfortunately, he lost consciousness shortly thereafter, resulting in a 20-day memory blackout. According to Foxx, the first doctor he saw treated him with a cortisone shot and sent him home, which baffled him.

It was his sister, Deidra Dixon, who pushed for a proper evaluation after witnessing his alarming condition. She insisted on taking him to Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, where a doctor urgently informed her that he was experiencing a brain bleed leading to a stroke. The gravity of his condition was so severe that surgery was necessary immediately to save his life. He humorously recalled feeling disoriented during the experience, joking about an overheated tunnel he thought he was traversing.

After the surgery, Foxx faced a daunting recovery process, with doctors warning that it would be the toughest year of his life. During the critical first weeks, he spoke emotionally about how his youngest daughter, Anelise, played a crucial role in lifting his spirits. She secretly entered his hospital room with her guitar, and her music seemed to stabilize his vitals.

Through the special, Foxx praised his family’s unwavering support, particularly Corrine and Deidra, who helped shield him from public scrutiny during his recovery. He expressed a strong desire to return to the comedic scenes that defined his career, stressing that he did not want the world to see him during his most vulnerable times in the hospital.

Reflecting on his rehabilitation, Foxx recalled waking up in a wheelchair, initially struggling with the reality of his stroke, which he dismissed as something that happened to older individuals. Destined to recover, he was flown to Chicago for further rehabilitation, where he faced significant challenges but ultimately found the strength to press on thanks to a determined therapist.

Returning to Atlanta, Foxx expressed deep gratitude for the medical team that helped him, and with humor, dismissed some of the more sensational rumors that circulated online about his health. He even cheekily addressed recent allegations surrounding Sean Diddy Combs within a lighthearted comedic bit.

As Foxx wrapped up his special, he struck a note of resilience and humor, revealing that he is back on his feet and ready to reclaim his spot in the entertainment world, determined to turn a tough chapter into a compelling story.