As a joke during his acceptance speech at the recent African American Film Critics Association annual luncheon, Jamie Foxx said that he “passed away.” This was in reference to his previous health concern. Foxx mentioned his intention to tackle the health issue in a comedic and stage-based stand-up comedy endeavor during his victory speech. After a lengthy period of recuperation, the actor returned to the public eye with a vengeance, receiving a Vanguard Award at an event hosted by the Critics’ Choice Association.
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Comedian Jamie Foxx Makes Light of His Health Crisis
At the most recent annual luncheon of the African American Film Critics Association, which took place at the Los Angeles Athletic Club, Foxx was one of numerous famous attendees. He delivered an emotional acceptance speech after receiving the AAFCA Producers Award at the ceremony. As a humorous aside, Foxx brought up his serious health scare from last year, which landed him in the hospital for many months, during his speech.
He opened out about how the unexplained health crisis had taught him to value the little things that other people take for granted. Additionally, he made light of the fact that he “passed away” while battling for his life. Love life to the fullest, Foxx remarked. It was a very bad situation, but there are people in my life who made sure I was here. Thus, I am informing you that I value. These days, my daughter believes I am overly grateful. Simply put, I am incredibly grateful.
“Wow, have you tried this water? I thought to myself as I drank it. How drenched! The water here is the wettest. Is this how it was before I died?” the actor remarked, according to a news source.
Actor Claims He Was Totally Immobile Due to Illness
At the Critics’ Choice Awards’ Celebration of Cinema and Television: Honoring Black, Latino, and AAPI Achievements, Foxx had previously discussed his health scare. For his work in “The Burial” on Amazon Prime Video, Jamie Foxx received a Vanguard Award during the event.
Foxx stated at the time that he was unable to walk for some time after being released from the hospital due to his illness. The renowned “Django Unchained” actor said: “I wouldn’t wish what I went through on my worst enemy because it’s tough.
A few weeks down the road, Corinne let everyone know that Foxx was finally home and doing great. After that, people saw the actor on a boat tour and then playing pickleball. It was also verified that he was a patient in a Chicago rehabilitation facility. There were whispers regarding Foxx’s health because of the secrecy surrounding his health scare. Foxx posted a video to Instagram detailing the after-effects of the medical emergency in an effort to put an end to the speculation. Not only did the actor deny being crippled or blind, but also made light of the situation by saying his vision was “just fine.”
Jamie Foxx Is Going to Talk About His Time Spent Acting On Stage
Following his health emergency and subsequent recovery, Foxx and his family chose to keep the circumstances of the incident under wraps. However, on Sunday, the actor from “They Cloned Tyrone” announced that he would finally share specifics about the event with the world—in a “funny way”—and get back “on the stage.”
“Everyone wants to know what happened, and I’m going to tell you what happened,” he stated at the AAFCA event, according to Variety. Still, I must do things my way. I intend to put a humorous spin on it. We will be performing on stage. We are going to return to our stand-up roots.
Further, Foxx revealed that the highly anticipated stand-up special, “What Had Happened Was,” would have all the tantalizing revelations that fans have been eagerly anticipating. After the health issue, allegations began to circulate that the actor had been cloned and replaced; the actor has hinted that his stand-up performance will address these rumors. After withdrawing from the project due to his health crisis, Foxx will now co-host Fox’s “Beat Shazam” with Corinne.
Celebrity ‘Thankful’ for ‘Second Chance’ Jamie Foxx
Foxx used the chance to celebrate his January NAACP Image Awards nomination to share his joy at having survived his health scare. Foxx was nominated for three awards at the NAACP Image Awards, which honor artists and entertainers of color for their work: Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture for “The Burial,” Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for “They Cloned Tyrone,” and Outstanding Independent Motion Picture for “Story Ave.”
Foxx expressed her gratitude on Instagram, writing, “Super thankful to the @naacpimageawards for these nominations.” the nominations were for honors. “Being acknowledged by our own… is an incredible feeling that words cannot express. much obliged to @datariturner I am truly impressed by your vision and your dogged determination to see every one of our initiatives through to a successful conclusion.
After expressing his gratitude for a “second chance” in life following his unexpected health scare that kept him hospitalized for months, the “Day Shift” actor continued by saying how fortunate he felt. Taking a moment to reflect, he expressed his gratitude to God for a second opportunity to live life to the fullest, tagging his sister Deidra Dixon and daughter Corinne in his post.
Andrea Parker is a reporter for Zobuz. She previously worked at Huffington Post and Vanity Fair. Andrea is based in NYC and covers issues affecting her city. In addition to her severe coffee addiction, she’s a Netflix enthusiast, a red wine drinker, and a voracious reader.
