Actor Quinton Aaron, best known for portraying American football player Michael Oher in the 2009 film The Blind Side, was hospitalized in Atlanta after collapsing at his residence, according to Deadline.
A GoFundMe page set up for the actor said the 41-year-old was placed on life support due to a severe blood infection.
However, his manager later clarified that Aaron’s condition is stable and that he is conscious and communicating.
According to a Fox News report, doctors still haven’t identified the source of the infection and are conducting more tests to pinpoint it. Aaron’s medical team described his condition as “day by day”, while Margarita remained hopeful, noting that her husband was a “very strong fighter”.
Speaking to TMZ, Aaron’s manager said the actor fell while walking down the stairs in his apartment last week. The exact cause of his legs moving apart is not yet known.
In a statement released to The Daily Mail, Aaron’s manager, Katrina Fristoe, said the family expressed gratitude for the support they had received from fans and the media, but asked for privacy during this time.
“The family deeply appreciates the outpouring of support from fans and the media, but respectfully requests privacy during this time,” Fristoe said, adding that Aaron is receiving excellent medical care and is currently with his family. She further noted that an update will be shared once the actor’s condition improves, according to the outlet.
The Blind Side, released in 2009, was a major commercial success and won Sandra Bullock an Academy Award for Best Actress. The film was also nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards, according to Deadline
(With input from agencies…)
