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'Blind Side' Actor Quinton Aaron Hospitalized After Collapse

Quinton Aaron remains on life support due to a severe blood infection; over $40,000 has been raised to support his medical and family expenses, organizers said.

  • On Jan. 26, Quinton Aaron, actor, was reported stable and communicating with family after being hospitalized last week in Atlanta due to a collapse and severe blood infection, his manager said.
  • Margarita Aaron said he experienced neck and back pain and lost feeling in his legs days before the fall, and she called 911 after he collapsed on stairs in his apartment with fluctuating consciousness.
  • Doctors reported a rare cyst on Aaron's spine while running tests to find the cause, and family updates note early progress, such as him opening his eyes and giving a thumbs-up.
  • The fundraiser has raised nearly $68,000 so far, organizers say, while the family faces mounting medical expenses and living costs causing immense financial strain.
  • Aaron, best known for his role as Michael Oher in The Blind Side, 2009 film, has faced past hospitalizations in February of last year and a 2019 respiratory infection, while supporters urge prayers.
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Quinton Aaron (New York, 41), an actor who became known for his performance of Michael Oher in the film A dream that earned Sandra Bullock an Oscar for Best Actress, remains with life support after being admitted to an Atlanta hospital following a collapse in her home. The information available pointed to an infection in her blood, while the medical team continued to perform tests to determine the cause. TMZ from sources in the interpreter’s fam…

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'Blind Side' star Quinton Aaron remains on life support, but health reportedly improving

'Blind Side' actor Quinton Aaron was hospitalized last week after collapsing at home in Atlanta. His wife reportedly said he is showing signs of improvement.

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TMZ broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
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