Quinton Aaron’s household have shared a constructive replace on The Blind Facet actor after he was hospitalized after struggling a “spinal stroke.”
Quinton, 41, is feeling optimistic amid his restoration and searching ahead to watching the Tremendous Bowl this Sunday, the Aaron household stated by way of an announcement shared with Us Weekly on Friday, February 6.
“Quinton is in a jovial temper, now laughing and smiling and is speaking to the very best of his potential whereas he continues to recuperate,” the assertion learn. “He’s watching TV and on the point of root for his favourite crew this weekend.”
Beforehand, the Aaron household confirmed on January 29 that Quinton had been admitted to an Atlanta hospital after struggling a “spinal stroke.” Quinton’s legs had stopped functioning as he was strolling up stairs in his residence, and he had collapsed in consequence.
The household stated on the time, “We acknowledge that you simply’ve heard about Quinton Aaron’s situation. We admire the overwhelming love, assist and prayers that Quinton has acquired over the previous few days from his followers, the general public and our involved neighborhood.”
Within the assertion, the household shared particulars on the standing of the actor’s well being on the time.
“He’s alert, conscious and recovering. The Aaron household has rather a lot to take care of for the betterment of their cherished one, however will you should definitely maintain everybody posted concerning Quinton’s well being as we see match,” it continued.
Quinton Aaron.
(Photograph by Sean Zanni/Getty Photographs for ACCF )The household additionally famous that factual data concerning Quinton’s well being will solely be delivered by a “blood relative” by way of the household’s spokesperson and “lifelong buddy” Liana Mendoza, urging the general public to disregard misinformation from different sources.
Information broke on January 25 that Quinton had been hospitalized. Days later, Quinton’s spouse, Margaret Aaronconfirmed to TMZ that the actor was on life assist however displaying indicators of enchancment.
A GoFundMe web page was arrange by the Veterans Aids Community — a company that Quinton has beforehand labored with. The web page aimed to lift cash to assist assist his household as he recovered from his well being woes.
“Quinton is among the kindest, most real individuals you may ever meet,” the GoFundMe web page said. “He reveals up for others. He encourages, uplifts and provides freely of himself, typically with out asking for something in return. At this time, he wants us to indicate up for him.”
The web page added, “Quinton has spent his life inspiring others, reminding us that compassion and humanity nonetheless matter on this world. Now, as he faces one of many hardest battles of his life, let’s encompass him and his family members with that very same compassion, power and care.”
Quinton is greatest identified for his portrayal of former NFL offensive lineman Michael Oher in The Blind Facet. Tim McGraw, Lily Collins and Sandra Bullock additionally starred within the 2009 movie.
The actor additionally suffered a earlier well being scare within the final 12 months. In March 2025, he was admitted to a hospital with a fever and a bloody cough.
Quinton suspected he was experiencing Kind A flu along with pneumonia earlier than his launch.