Jamie Foxx, in his new Netflix special “What Had Happened Was,” revealed the harrowing details of his 2023 hospitalization, which stemmed from a life-threatening brain bleed and stroke. The incident occurred in April while Foxx was filming “Back in Action” with Cameron Diaz.
Foxx recounted experiencing a severe headache that quickly escalated into a critical condition. His sister, Deidra Dixon, recognizing the gravity of the situation, rushed him to Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, according to CNN. There, doctors diagnosed a brain bleed and performed emergency surgery.
During the surgery, Dixon knelt outside the operating room, offering fervent prayers for her brother’s recovery.
“What I was told is that they take me in to operate on me, and my sister knelt down outside the operating room and prayed the whole time,” Foxx said, according to Parade. “Your life doesn’t flash before your face. It was kind of oddly peaceful. I say this all the time — I saw the tunnel; I didn’t see the light.”
He awoke in May, wheelchair-bound and with no memory of the ordeal. Doctors cautioned that his recovery would be challenging, but Foxx, known for his resilience and humor, remained optimistic. He credited his faith, his family, and the medical professionals for aiding in his recovery.
Foxx’s Netflix special offers a candid and emotional glimpse into his journey, highlighting the power of family, faith, and the human spirit in overcoming adversity.
This article was written with the assistance of AI.
