Jamie Foxx was rushed to the hospitalon Tuesday, April 11. The actor suffered from a 'medical complication', according to TMZ and Foxx's family and friends. The actor's relatives officially made the trip to come visit him at his bedside, even members of his family who were out of town. TMZ believes that this suggests his health problems were rather serious, and the actor is still in hospital, a month later.
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The Hollywood star's health condition seemed very worrying at first, the situation seemed to have improved in the few hours after his hospitalization, according to Foxx's daughter who had shared an update on her father's condition on her social media. Now, a month later, another source told RadarOnline that the actor's family is allegedly 'preparing for the worst'.
Jamie Foxx's inner circle shared updates on the actor's condition
Foxx's daughter took to Instagram to share an update on her father's health condition, in which she explained that he had been immediately well taken care of by the hospital. She also reassured fans by explaining that the actor is now in recovery.
Still according to TMZ, an anonymous source close to the actor also shared some reassuring information, 'He's able tocommunicate now. That's great news!'
Corinne Foxx, the actor's daughter, wrote on her Instagram account:
We wanted to share that my father, Jamie Foxx, experienced a medical complication yesterday. Luckily, due to quick action and great care, he is already on his way to recovery.
She then added a personal message from her family to her father's fans.
We know how beloved he is and appreciate your prayers. The family asks for privacy at this time.
In an interview with RadarOnline, Jamie Foxx's close family and friends said they are still 'hoping for the best' but also 'preparing for the worst' as the actor remains in hospital, a month after his 'medical complication'. An anonymous source revealed how serious the situation has been:
It was touch and go for days with him, and he had to be revived. He is very lucky to be alive!
The person also said Foxx's family is getting ready for all possible outcomes.
His friends and family are hoping for the best — but preparing for the worst!
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Jamie Foxx spoke to fans for first time since 'medical complication'
The famous actor, musician, comedian and singer shared a short message with his fans on his Instagram account. He thanked his fans for the love they have been sending his way since his hospitalization, and said he is 'feeling blessed'. The message has now amassed almost 500k likes from fans and colleagues of the actor.
Several fellow actors or TV hosts have sent Jamie Foxx messages of support. Under the star's Instagram post, Ellen DeGeneres wrote:
I'm sending love to you every single day.
Avengers actor Jeremy Renner commented as well, having suffered from an extreme medical emergency himself earlier this year, when he broke more than 30 bones in his body after jumping in front of a snowplow to save his nephew from being crushed. He said:
Sending you strength and love.
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Jamie Foxx had to stop working
The actor was in the middle of preparing for the film Back In Action with fellow actresses Glenn Close and Cameron Diaz, and he supposedly had to interrupt filming to be hospitalized. TMZ reports that the actor will not come back to the set, and he has been replaced by a stunt double for his final scenes.
The film crew had only been in Atlanta since March 27, after filming along the River Thames in London at the beginning of the year. Filming was supposed to be wrapped on Friday 14 April, but that is impossible since Foxx is still in hospital.
Jamie Foxx will not return for the new season of Beat Shazam, the TV gameshow he has been hosting since 2017, and he has been replaced by his friend and fellow actor Nick Cannon, who said he is praying for Foxx.
This article has been adapted from Oh!MyMag FR.
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Sources used:
TMZ: 'JAMIE FOXX HOSPITALIZED FOR 'MEDICAL COMPLICATION'...Family Says He's Recovering'
TMZ: Jamie Foxx: 'Pray for Jamie'
RadarOnline: Jamie Foxx’s Inner Circle ‘Hoping For The Best’ But ‘Preparing For The Worst’ As Actor Remains Hospitalized