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Jamie Foxx details recovery from life-threatening 2023 stroke
Actor Jamie Foxx has shared new details regarding the life-threatening medical emergency he suffered in April 2023. While filming in Atlanta, Foxx experienced a sudden brain bleed that led to a stroke, resulting in a 20-day coma.
Foxx revealed that the survival rate for his specific diagnosis is extremely low, noting that “less than 3% of those who enter with my diagnosis walk away.” Following the stroke, the actor underwent an intensive rehabilitation process to relearn basic physical functions, including walking.
During an appearance on the podcast ‘Baby, This Is Keke Palmer’, Foxx credited his daughter, Corinne Foxx, with playing a vital role in his survival. Corinne also discussed the challenges of managing his privacy and the online speculation that occurred while he was incapacitated.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The medical emergency was caused by a sudden brain bleed that resulted in a stroke. www.wbls.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Foxx underwent a rehabilitation process to relearn basic physical abilities such as walking. www.wbls.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jamie Foxx suffered a medical emergency in April 2023 while filming in Atlanta. eldiarionica.com · www.wbls.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jamie Foxx stated that fewer than 3% of people with his specific diagnosis survive with the ability to walk. eldiarionica.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Foxx spent 20 days in a coma following the stroke. www.wbls.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Corinne Foxx played a critical role in her father's survival during his medical crisis. www.sentinelassam.com