Quinton Aaron’s Family shares positive update blind spot After the actor was hospitalized due to a “spinal stroke.”
Aaron family through US Weekly Friday, February 6th.
“Quinton is in a good mood, now smiling, and doing his best to communicate while continuing to recover,” the statement read. “He is watching TV and getting ready to cheer on his favorite team this weekend.”
Previously, Aaron’s family confirmed on January 29 that Quinton was sent to a hospital in Atlanta due to a “spinal stroke.” As Quinton was walking up the stairs in his apartment, his legs stopped moving and he fell.
“We know you have heard about Quinton Aaron’s condition. We are grateful for the overwhelming love, support and prayers Quinton has received over the past few days from his fans, the public and our concerned community,” the family said at the time.
In a statement, the family detailed the actor’s health at the time.
“He is alert, conscious and recovering. The Aaron family has a lot to do for the health of their loved one but will be sure to update everyone on Quinton’s health status as we see fit,” it continued.
Quinton Aaron.
(Photo by Sean Zanni/Getty Images for ACCF)The family also noted that factual information about Quinton’s health can only be provided by “blood relatives” through family spokesperson and “lifelong friend” Liana Mendoza, urging the public to ignore misinformation from other sources.
News broke on January 25 that Quinton was hospitalized. A few days later, Quinton’s wife, margarita aaronconfirmed as TMZ The actor is on life support but is showing signs of improvement.
The GoFundMe page was set up by the Veterans Aids Network, an organization Quinton has worked with before. The page aims to raise funds to help him recover from health issues and support his family.
“Quinton is one of the kindest, most genuine people you will ever meet,” the GoFundMe page reads. “He served others. He encouraged, elevated himself, and gave of himself selflessly, often without expecting anything in return. Today, he needs us to serve him.”
The page adds, “Quinton spent his life inspiring others and reminding us that compassion and humanity still matter in this world. Now, as he faces one of the toughest battles of his life, let us surround him and his loved ones with that same compassion, strength and care.”
Quinton is best known for playing former NFL offensive lineman Michael Oher in the film. Blind side. Tim McGraw, Lily Collins and Sandra Bullock Also starred in the 2009 film.
The actor has also suffered a health scare in the past 12 months. In March 2025, he was admitted to the hospital due to fever and cough with blood.
Before his release, Quinton suspected he had influenza A in addition to pneumonia.
