The Blind Side Actor Quinton Aaron Placed on Life Support Following Medical Emergenc
Quinton Aaron, the actor best known for portraying former NFL offensive lineman Michael Oher in the 2009 hit film The Blind Side, has been placed on life support after being hospitalized due to a serious medical emergency, according to his wife.
Aaron, 41, was admitted to the hospital after collapsing at his home and losing feeling in his legs, his wife Margarita told TMZ on Jan. 26. She reportedly rushed him to the hospital after he fell while attempting to walk up the stairs.
Doctors later determined that the actor is battling a blood infection, though additional testing is still underway to determine the exact cause and severity of his condition.
Despite being placed on life support, Margarita shared that Aaron is showing signs of improvement and is partially breathing on his own with the assistance of medical equipment.
“He’s a fighter,” she said. “He’s showing a lot of improvement. We all have faith in God that he will walk out of here fully recovered.”
Representatives for Aaron have not yet responded to requests for comment.
A History of Health Struggles
This is not the first time Aaron has faced serious health concerns. In March, he revealed that he was hospitalized after experiencing a fever and coughing up blood. At the time, doctors believed he was suffering from pneumonia and Type A influenza following testing at a Southern California medical facility.
The actor, who has also appeared in films such as Halfway, experienced another health scare in 2019 when he was hospitalized for an upper respiratory infection and a severe bout of bronchitis.
After recovering, Aaron shared an update on social media, telling fans that he was feeling better after being sick for several months.
“I’m out, everything is all good,” he said in a now-deleted Instagram video. “I’m gonna go take my medicines and go home and rest. I couldn’t sleep with people coming in and out of my room all night.”
Fans and fellow actors have since expressed concern and support as Aaron continues to receive medical care.