Quinton Aaron’s Shocking Fall: Is The Blind Side Star Facing His Darkest Hour?
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So, here we are, wondering if Quinton Aaron’s stars just aligned a little too harshly—because the gentle giant who brought Michael Oher to life in The Blind Side alongside Sandra Bullock is now critically ill after a serious fall at his home. Aaron, who’s been wrestling with health battles since he made us all cry and cheer back in 2009, is facing yet another tough round. It’s like Mercury’s in retrograde on steroids for him, right? From diabetes diagnosis in 2021 that led to a heroic 200-pound weight loss, to hospital scares last year, and now a sudden severe blood infection putting him on life support—this is heavy stuff. Yet, there’s something profoundly human in his fight, reminding us that even those who light up our screens are wrestling their own battles behind the curtains. While his family asks for privacy, fans worldwide are holding their breath. If you’re wondering how fate plays its cards when the Moon is doing somersaults, Aaron’s story is a poignant, sobering reminder. LEARN MORE.
Quinton Aaron, the actor who worked alongside Sandra Bullock in a touching biopic, has been described as ‘critically ill’ after falling at his home.
Aaron, who acted as former NFL star Michael Oher in The Blind Side in 2009, has been dealing with a slew of health problems since the release of the acclaimed flick.
The Blind Side tells the tale of Oher and based on his high school and college football career, which was followed by Michael Lewis’ book of the same name.
Aaron was met with success for his acting – despite Oher going on to reveal how his adoptive family made millions off him and how his adoption was a lie – before going on to get roles in 59 projects from 2009 until recently.
However, his health has always been a marker for worry.
It was only in March of last year that the actor was rushed to a hospital due to coughing up blood and running a fever. He was also diagnosed with diabetes in 2021, which spurred him on to lose 200 pounds.
But his health has been a focal problem.
Quinton Aaron played Michael Oher in The Blind Side alongside Sandra Bullock (Warner Bros.)
It has been reported by TMZ that the actor is now ‘fighting for his life’ after suffering a serious fall at his home.
According to a GoFundMe set up to help cover his medical bills, Aaron has a ‘severe blood infection.’
In a statement to the Daily Mail, Aaron’s manager, Katrina Fristoe, revealed he is ‘receiving excellent medical care’ and is with his family, as TMZ reports he was rushed to hospital in Atlanta last week and stayed for three days.
She added: “The family deeply appreciates the outpouring of support from fans and the media but respectfully requests privacy during this time.”
According to his manager, Aaron was walking up the steps to his home when he lost control of his legs and fell.
The donations page shared that Aaron was on ‘life support,’ but Fristoe revealed to the outlet that the actor is now ‘stable’. However, more tests are being ran to find out the cause of his fall.
The actor has dealt with a series of health issues over the years (Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)
In 2023, Aaron revealed to the American Heart Association that he had been previously diagnosed with congestive heart failure.
With family members having been diagnosed with heart disease and heart failure, this puts him at risk of being diagnosed too.
“Many of you know Quinton Aaron as the gentle giant who brought Michael Oher to life in The Blind Side alongside Sandra Bullock. But those who truly know Quinton know something even more powerful than his performances on screen — his heart,” the GoFundMe page reads in part.
It added: “Quinton is currently hospitalized and on life support due to a severe blood infection. This has been sudden, frightening, and overwhelming for his loved ones.
“As he fights for his life, his family is facing an immense emotional and financial burden — medical expenses, living costs, and the uncertainty of how long this road to recovery may be.”
UNILAD reached out to Quinton Aaron’s representative for comment.
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