Quinton Aaron, best known for portraying Michael Oher in the 2009 hit film The Blind Side, is currently on life support after being hospitalized following a sudden collapse at his home. Despite the serious condition, his family says the actor is showing encouraging signs of improvement.
According to Aaron’s manager, who spoke with TMZ on Sunday (January 25), the 41-year-old actor fell last week while climbing the stairs in his apartment after his legs suddenly stopped functioning. He was rushed to the hospital and later placed on life support after developing what doctors have described as a severe blood infection.
Aaron’s wife, Margarita Aaron, provided a hopeful update on Monday, sharing that her husband “opened his eyes today and gave a thumbs up” after being hospitalized for four days. She added that doctors are continuing to run multiple tests to determine the source of the infection.
“We’re told Quinton has been hospitalized for four days now, and with each passing day, he shows more signs of improvement,” Margarita said.
An update posted on Aaron’s GoFundMe page echoed the hopeful news.
“Quinton has opened his eyes and has some feeling in his foot! He is still on life support and going through tests,” the statement read. “We are looking at quite a recovery time and will need a wheelchair when he is released while he goes through therapy to walk again. Thank you to all of you for your support and prayers.”
The fundraiser also described the situation as “sudden, frightening, and overwhelming,” noting that Aaron’s family is facing significant emotional and financial strain due to medical expenses and ongoing care.
This is not the first time Aaron has publicly discussed health challenges. In March of last year, he revealed that he had been hospitalized after experiencing a fever and bloody cough. At the time, doctors believed he was suffering from Type A influenza and pneumonia.
With a career spanning more than two decades, Aaron has appeared in numerous films and television projects. In addition to The Blind Side, his credits include Love Meets in the Sunshine, Loaded Deck, Six Bullets to White Rock 2, Left Behind, Mothers and Daughters, My First Miracle, The Appearing, and Gods of Medicine.
Some of his more recent roles include:
- Sanity (2023) – Earl
- Her Life Is on the Line (2025) – Leon
- War Dawgz (2025) – Raw Dog
- Experiment 77 (2025) – Earl
Fans, colleagues, and supporters across social media have been sending prayers and well-wishes as Aaron continues to fight for recovery.
We join them in wishing Quinton Aaron a quick and complete recovery.
