Jamie Foxx Reveals Health Emergency in Special

Jamie Foxx has publicly revealed that the mystery illness keeping him out of the spotlight for over a year was a stroke caused by a brain bleed, which he experienced after a severe headache in April 2023. In his Netflix special, 'Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was...', he humorously recounted the events leading to his hospitalization, where despite initially being misdiagnosed, he required urgent surgery to save his life. Foxx shared that he lost 20 days of memory due to the incident and was left unable to walk, requiring rehabilitation to regain his mobility. His daughter, Corinne, expressed gratitude for the support that helped him through his recovery. The special reflects not only on his health scare but also on his return to stand-up comedy, celebrating his comeback in Atlanta, a city significant to his career. Foxx's candid sharing aims to provide insight into his ordeal while bringing humor to a serious situation.