Jamie Foxx credits daughter Corinne with saving his life after stroke

Actor and comedian Jamie Foxx has emotionally shared details regarding his recovery from a 2023 stroke, specifically praising his eldest daughter, Corinne Foxx, for her role in his survival. During an appearance on the podcast ‘Baby, It’s Keke Palmer’, Foxx revealed that doctors credited Corinne with saving his life due to her dedicated care and ability to manage the crisis during his hospitalization.

Foxx, who previously disclosed that the stroke was caused by a brain bleed, compared his daughter’s decisive actions to the character Michael Corleone from ‘The Godfather’. He noted that Corinne ‘took over’ and protected him during a period when he was incapacitated and facing intense public and media scrutiny. Corinne also addressed the experience, noting the difficulty of dealing with online conspiracy theories regarding her father’s health while focusing on his recovery.