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Quinton Aaron, known for his role in “The Blind Side,” has been hospitalized and placed on life support following a spinal stroke that has left him in critical condition.
TMZ reports that Aaron’s family has shared an update, stating that the 41-year-old actor is now “alert, aware, and recovering.”
In their statement, the family expressed gratitude for the “overwhelming love, support, and prayers” from fans, the public, and the community. They assured that they would “provide updates on Quinton’s health as deemed appropriate.”
Aaron gained fame for his portrayal of former NFL player Michael Oher in the 2009 Oscar-winning film, which starred Sandra Bullock, 61. He has been on life support for several days amid his medical crisis.
The incident began on January 26, when Aaron reportedly collapsed at his home in Atlanta, prompting his urgent hospital admission.
After a few days in the hospital, the actor was put “on life support due to a severe blood infection,” per a GoFundMe page set up for him.
The fundraising page noted that the actor was “fighting for his life” and described the incident as “sudden, frightening, and overwhelming” for Aaron’s loved ones.
The fall came just months after the actor lost 200 pounds, for a weight loss journey.
In recent years, he also suffered a series of health issues, including a March 2025 trip to a California hospital after he developed a fever and began coughing up blood, per TMZ. In 2019, he also had a severe upper respiratory infection.
On Tuesday, TMZ reported that doctors reportedly found a rare cyst on his spine.
If he got back surgery, that would result in “extensive physical therapy” and potentially leave Aaron “confined to a wheelchair” for the foreseeable future, his family said.
The Post reached out to Aaron’s rep for comment.
His wife Mararita said she visited him, and “although he seemed like he was a little lucid, he was not very responsive,” she told Fox News Digital on Sunday.
“I did at least get a thumbs up out of him when I chatted with him, which was promising,” she added. “At this point, the endotracheal tube or the breathing assistance that he has is not doing all the work, thankfully.”