UNITED STATES: Hollywood actor Jamie Foxx has been in the hospital for a week after experiencing a medical complication, according to his daughter Corinne Foxx. The statement, posted on Instagram, did not reveal any details about the health issue but confirmed that the actor was undergoing tests in a Georgia hospital.
The family asked for privacy and stated that Jamie Foxx was already on his way to recovery due to quick action and great care. A source confirmed that the incident did not happen on set and that the actor was not taken to the hospital by an emergency vehicle.
The family did not provide any further updates on Foxx’s health status. The actor has been filming his upcoming Netflix movie, “Back in Action”, alongside actors Cameron Diaz and Glenn Close, in Atlanta.
The star is best known for his role as musician Ray Charles in the 2005 film Ray, for which he won an Oscar for Best Actor.
He was also nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the movie “Collateral” that same year. Foxx’s other notable films include Baby Driver, Annie, and The Amazing Spider-Man 2.
In 2017, the actor revealed that US talk show queen Oprah Winfrey had helped him get his life back on track.
She had reportedly rebuked his “gallivanting” and told him he was “blowing it.”
Winfrey also arranged a meeting between Foxx and Sidney Poitier to make him understand the significance of being nominated for an Academy Award.
The actor said the meeting, which took place on Poitier’s birthday, was the most significant time in his life, giving him a chance to grow up and realise the true importance of his nomination.
Fans and celebrities have sent their good wishes to the actor on social media.
The comedian Kevin Hart posted a picture of Foxx and himself with the caption, “Praying for my brother @iamjamiefoxx love you man”.
Actress and singer Zendaya also shared her support with a simple heart emoji in the comments section of Corinne Foxx’s Instagram post.
The actor’s hospitalisation has raised concerns about his health, but his family or representatives have shared no further details. Fans and colleagues will hope for a speedy recovery for the Oscar-winning actor.
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