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Quinton Aaron, known for his role in The Blind Side, is on the mend after a “spinal stroke” landed him in the hospital, his family reports.
At 41, Quinton is maintaining a hopeful outlook as he progresses through his recovery. His family conveyed to Us Weekly on Friday, February 6, that he is eagerly anticipating watching the Super Bowl this Sunday.
“Quinton is in high spirits, enjoying laughter and smiles, and is communicating as best he can while recuperating,” the statement explained. “He’s indulging in television and gearing up to cheer for his favorite team this weekend.”
On January 29, the Aaron family disclosed that Quinton was hospitalized in Atlanta following a “spinal stroke.” The incident occurred when his legs failed him while climbing stairs in his apartment, causing him to collapse.
Following Quinton’s hospitalization and subsequent life support, his family has announced plans to scrutinize the involvement of his wife, Margarita Aaron, in his health crisis. In an update shared with Us Weekly on Tuesday, February 3, the family stated, “Due to the medical emergency of our cherished family member Quinton Aaron, we have encountered some […]”
The family said at the time, “We acknowledge that you’ve heard about Quinton Aaron’s condition. We appreciate the overwhelming love, support and prayers that Quinton has received over the past few days from his fans, the public and our concerned community.”
In the statement, the family shared details on the status of the actor’s health at the time.
“He is alert, aware and recovering. The Aaron family has a lot to deal with for the betterment of their loved one, but will be sure to keep everyone posted regarding Quinton’s health as we see fit,” it continued.
Quinton Aaron. (Photo by Sean Zanni/Getty Images for ACCF )
The family also noted that factual information regarding Quinton’s health will only be delivered by a “blood relative” via the family’s spokesperson and “lifelong friend” Liana Mendoza, urging the public to ignore misinformation from other sources.
News broke on January 25 that Quinton had been hospitalized. Days later, Quinton’s wife, Margarita Aaron, confirmed to TMZ that the actor was on life support but showing signs of improvement.
A GoFundMe page was set up by the Veterans Aids Network — an organization that Quinton has previously worked with. The page aimed to raise money to help support his family as he recovered from his health woes.
“Quinton is one of the kindest, most genuine people you could ever meet,” the GoFundMe page stated. “He shows up for others. He encourages, uplifts and gives freely of himself, often without asking for anything in return. Today, he needs us to show up for him.”
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The page added, “Quinton has spent his life inspiring others, reminding us that compassion and humanity still matter in this world. Now, as he faces one of the hardest battles of his life, let’s surround him and his loved ones with that same compassion, strength and care.”
Quinton is best known for his portrayal of former NFL offensive lineman Michael Oher in The Blind Side. Tim McGraw, Lily Collins and Sandra Bullock also starred in the 2009 film.
The actor also suffered a previous health scare in the last 12 months. In March 2025, he was admitted to a hospital with a fever and a bloody cough.
Quinton suspected he was experiencing Type A flu in addition to pneumonia before his release.