Jamie Foxx reveals he was in a coma after near-death experience

In April 2023, Jamie Foxx experienced a serious health crisis that left him hospitalized for several weeks. During this time, he was diagnosed with a brain bleed that ultimately led to a stroke. Foxx recalled in his Netflix stand-up special, filmed in October 2023, that he first noticed something was wrong when he asked a friend for Aspirin due to a severe headache but blacked out before he could take it. His initial medical encounter was inadequate; a doctor gave him a cortisone shot and sent him home. However, it was his sister, Diedra Dixon, who recognized the severity of his condition and took him to Piedmont Hospital, where doctors promptly diagnosed and treated him. Foxx has described the first few days post-surgery as extremely critical, with doctors fearing for his life due to unstable vitals. During this time, he fell into a coma, which he initially thought was just a brief loss of consciousness. After approximately three weeks, he awoke in the hospital, unaware of the duration of his unconscious state and surprised to find he had grown a beard. Throughout his recovery, which included rehabilitation to regain motor skills, he found inspiration and strength from his daughter Anelise Bishop, who brought her guitar to his hospital room, significantly improving his condition. Foxx's special, titled 'Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was,' serves not only as a recounting of events during what he termed 'the worst year of his life' but also as a heartfelt thank-you to his supporters and fans who prayed for his recovery. He used humor to describe his health scare while addressing the audience's concerns, dispelling conspiracy theories regarding his health situation. As he prepares to share his story, he aims to demonstrate the power of resilience and the importance of family and community support during difficult times.