Actor Quinton Aaron, best known for portraying American football player Michael Oher in the 2009 film The Blind Side, has been hospitalised in Atlanta after collapsing at his residence, according to Deadline.
A GoFundMe page set up for the actor stated that the 41-year-old was placed on life support due to a severe blood infection. However, his manager later clarified that Aaron`s condition is stable and that he is conscious and communicating.
Speaking to TMZ, Aaron`s manager said the actor fell while walking up the stairs at his apartment last week. The exact cause behind his legs giving way is not yet known.
In a statement issued to The Daily Mail, Aaron`s manager Katrina Fristoe said the family has expressed gratitude for the support received from fans and the media but has requested privacy during this time.
“The family deeply appreciates the outpouring of support from fans and the media but respectfully requests privacy during this time,” Fristoe said, adding that Aaron is receiving excellent medical care and is currently with his family. She further noted that an update would be shared once the actor`s condition improves, as per the outlet.
The Blind Side, released in 2009, was a major commercial and critical success. It starred Sandra Bullock and Quinton Aaron in the lead roles, along with Lily Collins, Jae Head and Tim McGraw in pivotal roles. It followed Michael Oher, a homeless African-American teen, who became an all-American football star after being taken in by a determined mom and her family.
It earned Sandra Bullock an Academy Award for Best Actress. The film was also nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars, according to Deadline.
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