Actor Quinton Aaron, who played real-life NFL player Michael Oher in The Blind Side, directed by John Lee Hancock, was placed on life support. The 41-year-old man was rushed to the hospital last week after he collapsed at home. His wife Margarita Aaron has been sharing constant updates on the Go Fund Me page created to help him cover the costs of the medical procedure.
The page garnered 402 donations and has raised over $37,000 (Rs 33 lakh) till now. Margarita, who is a registered nurse, wrote on the page: “Quinton is currently hospitalized and on life support due to a serious blood infection.” Quinton’s GoFundMe page further stated: “This has been sudden, frightening and overwhelming for his loved ones. As he fights for his life, his family faces an immense emotional and financial burden, including mounting medical expenses, ongoing costs of living, and the uncertainty of how long this road to recovery may last.”
The latest update on Quinton Aaron’s health was shared on Monday and read: “Quinton has opened his eyes and has some feeling in his foot! He is still on life support and undergoing tests. We are having a good recovery time and will need a wheelchair when he is discharged while he undergoes therapy to walk again. Thank you all for your support and prayers.”
When asked about her husband Quinton Aaron’s condition, Margarita Aaron told TMZ that Quinton collapsed while walking up the stairs of their home. She said he had been complaining of pain in his neck and back for a few days before the incident. Apparently, the actor was constantly fading in and out of consciousness, and that’s why doctors suggested life support.
Quinton Aaron rose to fame after playing Michael Oher in The Blind Side. The film’s cast also included Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Jae Head, Lily Collins, Ray McKinnon and Kim Dickens. It followed the real-life story of Oher, who was adopted by a white family, the Tuohys. Bullock received the Oscar for Best Actress and the film was also nominated for Best Picture.