Jamie Foxx Says He Thought He Was Getting Punk’d After He Woke Up From Stroke

Jamie Foxx

Jamie Foxx Says He Thought He Was Getting Punk’d After He Woke Up From Stroke

Jamie Foxx opened up about his stroke recovery during a recent appearance on “The Graham Norton Show.”

When the topic came up, the actor shared that he was in disbelief after waking up from the medical emergency, even asking if he was being Punk’d.

Jamie Foxx added that humor was his saving grace during the challenging time, saying it was the only way he could begin to feel like himself again.

 

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Back in April 2023, Jamie Foxx suffered a stroke caused by a brain bleed while filming his Netflix movie “Back in Action.” He was hospitalized in Atlanta and underwent emergency surgery. The experience became a major theme in his 2024 stand-up special on Netflix, where he performed before an Atlanta crowd, blending songs, anecdotes, and reflections on his health journey.

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