LOS ANGELES, USA — Following a month of speculation, boxing legend Mike Tyson has provided a startling update on Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx‘s health.
The revelation comes in the wake of Foxx’s unexpected hospitalisation last month, a situation that has remained shrouded in mystery due to a near-total media blackout by his family and friends.
Known for his candid demeanour, Tyson broke the silence during an interview on PBD Podcast, confirming suspicions that Foxx had suffered a stroke.
“He’s not feeling well. Yeah, there’s a stroke,” Tyson said. Though he attempted to walk back his statement, the impact of his words had already resonated, leaving fans in deep concern over Foxx’s condition.
Foxx was in Atlanta on April 11th, filming for his upcoming movie “Back in Action,” when he was abruptly admitted to the hospital.
His daughter, Corinne Foxx, posted about the hospitalization on Instagram, but the post was soon deleted, leaving fans with more questions than answers. She wrote that her father had “experienced a medical complication” a day before her post on April 12, 2023.
The actor’s daughter added, “We know how beloved he is and appreciate your prayers. The family asks for privacy during this time.”
Even industry friends like Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish have kept their comments minimal, requesting fans to pray for Foxx’s recovery.
Interestingly, Foxx’s Instagram account remained active, even congratulating Nick Cannon for stepping in to replace him in the movie “Beat Shazam.”
An undisclosed source close to Foxx’s family suggested they were preparing for a “worst-case scenario,” a statement that only further fueled fans’ worries. While it was reported that Foxx had been discharged from the hospital, no details regarding his condition were provided.
Tyson and Foxx share a close friendship, with Foxx being the only person Tyson has approved to portray him in a long-awaited biopic. Given Foxx’s health situation, the future of this project now seems uncertain.
“He’s not feeling well,” Tyson admitted, hinting at the severity of Foxx’s condition. His statement followed with a somber reflection on life’s unpredictability, “Hey listen, we can’t anticipate our next breath. We don’t know when we are gonna die. After we leave this bad stuff can happen.”
The gravity of a stroke, combined with the potential for lasting brain injury, suggests Foxx’s recovery could take an indefinite amount of time.
As Tyson concluded, “If we don’t know about it by now, they don’t want us to know,” it’s clear that fans may have to wait some time before seeing their beloved star return to the spotlight.
In the meantime, friends, fans, and the entertainment industry at large continue to hold Jamie Foxx in their thoughts, hoping for a full and swift recovery.
