Jamie Foxx will discuss his mysterious health scare from last year in his upcoming special, 'Jamie Foxx: What Happened…'.
The Netflix special, filmed in Atlanta in October, featured a live audience. One member of the audience, DeMecos Chambers, told Fox News Digital that the Fox medical scare that rocked headlines in April 2023 is a serious situation.
Mr Chambers said Mr Fox passed out and went into a coma that lasted several weeks and was “on the verge of death”.
Jamie Foxx reportedly “nearly died” when he suffered a mysterious medical scare in April 2023. (Getty Images)
“His health was really deteriorating and it was like Jamie was on the brink of death. All his vitals were going down, everything was getting worse. The doctors and everyone was telling the family, 'Look, he's on the verge of death. It was like, “I might not be able to do it anymore.'' Just try to get out of this situation,'' Chambers told FOX News Digital.
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At the time of the health crisis, Foxx was in Georgia working on the Netflix film Back in Action, co-starring Cameron Diaz.
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Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz were working on their new Netflix movie Back in Action at the time of the health scare. (Dave J. Hogan/Getty Images)
“It was life-threatening and had nothing to do with drugs. And it was serious. I don't want to spoil it for you guys, but I will say that was literally what he was talking about.” on set in Atlanta An experience where I was working in the office and passed out and woke up and thought, “Oh, I just blacked out, or I just blacked out for a second and woke up.''
“But he kind of woke up in a hospital bed…like, 'Wow, he must be here for a few more hours.' They were like, 'No, Jamie, you've got a few weeks left. He was here, in a coma,'' Chambers said.
“His health was really deteriorating and it was like Jamie was on the brink of death. All his vitals were going down, everything was getting worse. The doctors and everyone was telling the family, 'Look, he's on the verge of death. I was like, “I might not be able to do this anymore.'' Please try to get out of this situation.''
Chambers said one of Fox's daughters visited him while he was in a coma and strummed the guitar for him. The actor is the father of Corinne and Anneliese.
Jamie Foxx was hospitalized last spring. (Karwai Tan)
In April 2023, Colin Fox announced the news that his father was recovering from complications. (Michael Tran/AFP)
“And it was reaching a breaking point, so his daughter came to the hospital and started playing this song on the guitar. It's like this cherished song between him and her.”
“And ever since she started doing that, his vitals and everything started coming back while he was in a coma. So the doctors can't explain. No one can explain what's going on. And my daughter I don’t even really recognize it.” [of] what happened. She is simply there to support her father in any way she sees fit. So, they say, the more she plays, the more he slowly starts to come out of the coma until he finally wakes up,” Chambers said. Which daughter was she referring to? He didn't reveal it, but he did say it.
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Mr Chambers said Mr Fox told the audience that doctors had told him he had a “30 per cent chance of survival”. Chambers also revealed that Fox brought in medical and rehabilitation staff at the end of the show.
Mr Chambers explained that Mr Fox uploaded a selfie of himself in the hospital to social media, which has since been deleted. According to an event attendee, Foxx uploaded a selfie in which he appeared to be “pale” to assure his fans that he was safe.
“So while he was in an induced drug intoxication state at the hospital, he decided to go into the hospital bathroom, take a selfie, and post it,” Chambers said.
“So he posted a selfie and he looked really pale. You know, he was on drugs and stuff and he posted online like, 'Guys, I'm fine.' 'And he looks like a very pale version of himself, and everyone's like, 'Oh my god, they just cloned Jamie Foxx.' joked.
While Fox details some very serious medical scares, Chambers pointed out that some of the Netflix specials are funny.
Foxx will reportedly talk about his medical scare in an upcoming Netflix stand-up special. (Jason Kempin)
“So he talks about that story, and the whole thing really seems like it's a really heartfelt, very serious, very funny story. But at the same time, it's a story about how a comedian's life is. “It shows what's possible,” he said.
Netflix has not commented to Fox News Digital. Representatives for Fox did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
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In October, Foxx took the stage for the first time. Since his health concerns “One More Chance: An Evening with Jamie Foxx”
“God is good….As I post these photos, my heart and soul are filled with nothing but pure joy…On October 3rd and 5th, I will be sharing my side of the story. “There was no better place to be than Atlanta,” the “Georgia” and “Django Unchained” actor wrote. on instagram.
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“When people ask me if this is a stand-up comedy show, I say no. It's an artistic description. It's been a tough time, but thanks to the amazing people in Atlanta, especially Piedmont Hospital, I was able to come back and stand on stage. Let's do what I want to do the most…”
The Oscar-winning actor spoke to a concerned fan outside a restaurant in Phoenix, Arizona in July and tried to answer what happened when he suffered “complications.”
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“You know, last April 11, I had a really bad headache and I asked my son for some Advil,” Fox said, snapping his fingers. “I was away for 20 days.
“I don't remember anything,” Jamie told fans at the restaurant. “So they told me, I'm in Atlanta. They told me and my sister and daughter to take me to the first doctor. And they said… 'No.' I had a cortisone injection.
“The next doctor said, 'There's something going on over there.' He doesn't say it on camera, but it was,” Fox said, nodding thoughtfully.
Jamie Foxx has two daughters, Corinne and Anneliese. (Greg DeGuire)
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Corinne Fox was born on April 12, 2023, when her father recover from medical complications.
“Fortunately, thanks to quick action and extreme care, he is already on the road to recovery,” she wrote on social media at the time. “We know how much he is loved and appreciate your prayers. The family requests that their privacy be respected during this time.”
In October, Foxx appeared on stage for the first time since her health scare on “One More Chance: An Evening with Jamie Foxx.” (Kevin Winter)
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Fox News Digital's Lauryn Overhultz contributed to this report.
