Concerned fans are wondering what happened to Jamie Foxx. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 actor was hospitalized back in 2023 due to an unknown medical emergency. After a year away from the public eye, Foxx is making a comeback in 2024 as a host for the FOX game show, Beat Shazam.
Here are all the details about what happened to Jamie Foxx and further health updates.
What happened to Jamie Foxx’s health in 2024?
According to People, in April 2023, Jamie Foxx’s daughter, Corinne revealed that the actor had faced a “medical complication.”
In a now-deleted Instagram post, she stated, “Luckily, due to quick action and great care, he is already on his way to recovery. We know how beloved he is and appreciate your prayers. The family asks for privacy during this time.”
Following the news, many fans and well-known actors showered Jamie Foxx with wishes to get better. The actor’s health scare left him in the hospital for a month, as per his family. Months later in July, he shared details about what happened to him in an Instagram video. He said, “I went to hell and back. But I’m coming back. And I’m able to work.”
According to Fox 59, Foxx was unable to walk when he received the Vanguard Award in December 2023 for his performance in Amazon Prime Video’s acclaimed legal drama, The Burial. Regarding the actor’s return to TV after a year, a source told People last month that he is doing “incredibly well.” They further said, “He is so busy, and back to doing what he loves.” In addition, Foxx is going to reveal what exactly happened to him in an upcoming stand-up comedy special.
Foxx recently appeared for an interview with Fox Business to talk about his new venture BSB Whiskey. The actor conveyed, “I’ve learned that life is precious, which is why it’s so important for us to go after what we want.”
As per Deadline, a clip of Foxx from the inaugural episode of Beat Shazam Season 7 went viral recently. In the video, he dances his way to the stage saying, “We are going to have the greatest season yet.”
