'I didn’t see the light': Jamie Foxx opens up about mysterious medical crisis that left him near death

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Jamie Foxx, the actor, singer, and comedian also known as Eric Marlon Bishop, has finally addressed the circumstances surrounding his mysterious hospitalization in April 2023.

The 56-year-old actor was hospitalized during the filming of 'Back in Action' alongside Cameron Diaz in Atlanta, due to an unspecified medical emergency.

Foxx later revealed that he underwent a serious health crisis, which left him unable to walk and facing profound challenges, including moments where he felt close to death.

Jamie Foxx recounts the severe headache he had in 2023

Jamie Foxx shared with fans in Phoenix about his medical emergency, recalling that it began with a severe headache for which he had requested Advil.

He disclosed waking up nearly three weeks later with no memory of the events that had occurred.

The Oscar-winning actor snapped his fingers and disclosed, "I was out for 20 days," eliciting gasps from those around him. He acknowledged that he had no recollection of the events.

Foxx described how during his first visit to the doctor with his sister and daughter, another physician indicated, "There's something happening up there," gesturing towards his head.

Fox then concluded by stating, "I won't say it on camera" as per DailyMail.

"I cherish every single minute now—it’s different," he continued. "I wouldn’t wish what I went through on my worst enemy because it’s tough when it’s almost over… when you see the tunnel. I saw the tunnel—I didn’t see the light."

The actor became visibly emotional while delivering a 12-minute speech as he accepted the Vanguard Award at the association's Celebration of Cinema & Television in Los Angeles, honoring achievements of Black, Latino, and AAPI communities.

Foxx admitted that just six months earlier, he was unable to walk, refraining from sharing many details about the medical crisis that led to his hospitalization.

"You know, it’s crazy, I couldn’t do that six months ago," he said after confidently striding across the stage to the microphone. "I couldn’t actually walk."

"I want to thank everybody. I’ve been through some things," he added, to thunderous applause.

"It was hot in that tunnel too, I don’t know where I was going. ‘S**t, am I going to the right place?’"

Jamie Foxx addresses baseless conspiracy theories surrounding his hospitalization

During his 12-minute speech, he also humorously addressed some of the unfounded conspiracy theories that circulated while he was hospitalized and out of the public eye for several months.

"I'm not a clone, I’m not a clone. I know a lot of people were saying I was cloned out there."

"I have a new respect for life. I have a new respect for my art," he emphasized toward the conclusion of his speech.

Foxx also expressed gratitude to his family, including his sister and daughter, for their care during his recovery.

His award was presented at the beginning of the show, unlike the other recipients whose honors had been announced in advance.

He also told The Hollywood Reporter, "I have a new respect for life, I have a new respect for my art. I watched so many movies and listened to so many songs trying to have the time go by."

"Don’t give up on your art, man, don’t give up on your art. When you realize that it could be over like that… I got to tell you don’t give up on your art and don’t let them take the art from you either."

Jamie Foxx delights the Internet by confirming his good health

As internet users discussed Foxx's recent reflections on events from 2023, one user speculated, "He won't say it's a Vaxstroke, that's why he can't disclose what it is!!!"

Another user claimed, "Happy for him that after that ordeal he regained his full health, resumed his life and career. On a positive = cheeky note  ......I loved the show  'Eli Stone' 2008-2009  with Johnny Lee Miller whose brain aneurism left him with visions/hallucinations to predict =  prevent bad things from happening. [sic]

A user wrote, "Still a mystery."

Another said, Foxx statements, 'I'm not a clone. I'm not a clone' Sounds like something a clone would say."

One more added, "He had a brain aneurysm. He obviously got good care. He will still have memory issues depending on the grade of the aneurysm." [sic]

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