‘The Blind Side’ fame Quinton Aaron’s health update: Former costar Jae Head shares he is ‘in pretty bad shape’

‘The Blind Side’s Jae Head just shared some worrying news: his former costar Quinton Aaron is in “pretty bad shape” and fighting for his life in the ICU. Quinton, who played Michael Oher in the 2009 Oscar-nominated movie, landed in the hospital after a sudden medical emergency at home.

Take a look at what happened and what followed.

What happened to Quinton Aaron

As reported by (mention the outlet that did an exclusive or the one that reported first, not multiple outlets) on January 23, Quinton, 41, suddenly lost feeling in his legs and collapsed at his Atlanta house. His wife, Margarita, saw him go down while he was trying to get up the stairs and immediately called for help. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital, where doctors discovered a serious blood infection.

Further, according to People, they also found a rare cyst on his spine.

Right now, they’re still testing it to see if it’s benign, and there’s a chance he’ll need surgery. Recovery won’t be easy. He might need physical therapy and might have to use a wheelchair for a while.

What Jae Head shared about Quinton Aaron

Jae Head, who played S.J. Tuohy (Michael Oher’s little brother) in the movie, posted a really heartfelt message on Instagram. “Yesterday I got a call that Quinton is in the hospital in the ICU because he passed out at home and is in pretty bad shape,” he wrote.

Jae went on to say, “Q is one of the nicest people I’ve ever had the opportunity to meet. He’s one of my best friends. Please keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

” He also dropped a link to a GoFundMe page to help with medical bills and expenses, really showing just how much Quinton’s family is going through right now.Jae even shared some throwback photos online: one where Quinton is holding him upside down on set, and another of them looking sharp on a red carpet.

He made sure to tell fans how they can pitch in and help out during this rough patch.The brighter part of the update is that support hasn’t stopped pouring in. Fans and fellow actors have flooded social media with stories about ‘The Blind Side’ and messages wishing Quinton well. The comments on Jae’s Instagram are full of prayers, love, and reminders of how much Aaron’s performance meant to people.As reported by Entertainment Now, the GoFundMe campaign, set up by the Veterans Aid Network, is already raising tens of thousands of dollars.

Who is Quinton Aaron

For the unversed, Quinton Aaron made a huge impact as Michael Oher in ‘The Blind Side’, a movie that hit home for many people and won Sandra Bullock an Oscar. Off-screen, Quinton’s been open about his struggles, including a major weight loss that inspired a lot of fans. Now, with this new health crisis, people are rallying around him all over again.Even though things are scary, as reported by E! News, Quinton’s wife, Margarita, says she’s hopeful. He’s only partially relying on life support, and she calls him a “fighter.” She believes he’ll walk out of the hospital fully recovered, and the doctors are watching him closely, day by day.