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Jamie Foxx Says He Was Given 'Second Chance' After Health Scare
- On June 9, 2025, in Los Angeles, Jamie Foxx was honored with the Ultimate Icon Award during the 25th BET Awards ceremony held at the Peacock Theater.
- Foxx earned the award after surviving a near-fatal stroke caused by a brain bleed in April 2023, which he revealed in his 2024 Netflix special.
- During his emotional acceptance speech, Foxx credited his family, especially his daughters Corinne and Anelise, for supporting him through his recovery.
- He became emotional as he reflected on his near-fatal stroke, admitting that when he saw the 'in memoriam' segment, he realized it could have been about him. He vowed to fully embrace the opportunity to continue his life and make the most of this new beginning.
- This recognition highlights Foxx’s enduring impact across entertainment and underscores his gratitude for a renewed life and career opportunity.
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Jamie Foxx delivers heartfelt speech at BET Awards thanking daughters who helped his stroke recovery
Jamie Foxx let the tears flow while accepting the Ultimate Icon Award at the BET Awards on June 9.After being introduced by Stevie Wonder, the Oscar winner opened on a note of gratitude.“Man, we used to take this thing for granted — that God is good,” he began his speech.“I cannot even begin to express the love that I feel from everybody out there,” he continued
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Awarded the BET Awards for his entire career, the American actor went back to emergency hospitalization which for a while prevented him from walking.
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