“The Blind Side” star Quinton Aaron is recovering in the hospital after a serious fall at home, his family said.
Quinton, 41, was walking up the stairs in his apartment when he collapsed and fell.
Quinton’s wife claimed he suffered a “serious blood infection” as a result of his fall.
His wife later updated his condition, saying he was diagnosed with a spinal stroke.
A spinal stroke, also known as a spinal infarction, occurs when blood supply to the spinal cord is blocked by a blood clot, bleeding, or narrowing of the major arteries to the spinal cord.
Quinton is reportedly awake, alert, partially breathing on his own and “making significant progress.”
A GoFundMe raised over $47,000 to pay his bills – and the bills of military veterans.
Veterans Aid Network created the GoFundMe page asking for donations to help pay his bills and the bills of military veterans.
Rumors spread online saying the GoFundMe page is a fraud, since Quinton is not a military veteran.
The GoFundMe page is authentic, according to Quinton’s wife. She reached out to the Veterans Aid Network to create the GoFundMe page rather than create one herself.
She threatened to sue anyone spreading lies about her and Quinton. “There will be legal repercussions,” she allegedly said in a statement.
“We kindly ask the public to please respect the decisions we make and to please understand that false information or statements may be made by others who continue to come forward but are not fully informed or aware of all of the facts surrounding his condition nor are they authorized to do so.”
Quinton is best known for his portrayal of ex-NFL player Michael Oher in the 2009 film “The Blind Side,” also starring Sandra Bullock. They have not stayed in touch since the film.
