A Second Chance: Jamie Foxx Addresses His Near-Fatal Stroke
Standing triumphantly on stage, Jamie Foxx is back. Following a harrowing experience with a devastating stroke, the multi-talented entertainer delivered a powerful and emotional performance, opening up about the ordeal and the arduous journey to recovery.
Foxx chose Atlanta – his starting point in comedy – to film the special, not only showcasing his resilient spirit but using the location to emphasize where his journey back to health truly began. "Atlanta saved my life," he repeated throughout the performance.
The Road Back
The heartfelt special, a mix of vulnerability and raw humor, reveals the chilling details of his debilitating stroke back in April. Foxx shared the stark timeline: “I went out, I was gone, 20 days they said Iwas lost.” His only memory of the event is sensing a doctor telling him, “They say I’m lucky to be here."
Forgotten Laughter, Rediscovering Himself
The comedian’s signature humor. It fueled him during one of the darkest moments of his life
Foxx powerfully asserts, “If I can stay funny, I can stay alive," a testament to his unwavering spirit. Throughout rehab, laughter became his anchor; making light of his situation was not just coping mechanism, it was a lifeline.
A sense of humor is well intact. Even mingling subtle impressions of various figures. He
