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The Blind Side star Quinton Aaron’s family give health update after major scare

Quinton Aaron suffered a spinal stroke
Quinton Aaron suffered a spinal stroke (GoFundMe)
  • Quinton Aaron's family has confirmed the actor suffered a spinal stroke, clarifying earlier reports from a viral GoFundMe page.
  • The GoFundMe page, created by the Veterans Aid Network, had claimed Aaron was 'fighting for his life' due to a severe blood infection.
  • Aaron, known for his role as Michael Oher in The Blind Side, is now alert, aware, and recovering from the spinal stroke.
  • His family stated that only information directly from them or their appointed spokesperson, Liana Mendoza, should be considered factual, warning against unauthorized dissemination of health details.
  • Reports indicate Aaron was hospitalized after collapsing at home in Atlanta, following previous health updates including a significant weight loss and a bout of flu and pneumonia.
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