Fans worldwide are holding their breath as Quinton Aaron, the beloved star who captured hearts in ‘The Blind Side,’ faces a sudden and terrifying medical crisis. From a shocking collapse to the discovery of a rare spinal condition, here is the latest on his courageous battle and the promising sign that has his family holding onto hope.
NEED TO KNOW
- ‘The Blind Side’ lead Quinton Aaron has been put on life support, his spouse informed Fox News.
- The performer was admitted to the hospital last week following a collapse in his residence.
- Physicians have since identified a “rare cyst” on his backbone, per TMZ.
Quinton Aaron has been placed on life support after collapsing in his home. In a report on Jan. 26, The Blind Side actor’s wife, Margarita Aaron, told Fox News that her husband was intubated on Friday, Jan. 23, to address his “sporadic” breathing. Quinton, who played Michael Oher in the 2009 film, was diagnosed with a severe blood infection and has since been placed on life support as a result, Margarita said.
Initially, Quinton’s medical team weren’t completely certain of the primary cause of the actor’s state, Margarita noted, except for the fact that it is connected to his blood. “He’s still on antibiotics, general antibiotics to just address whatever the problem might be regarding his blood,” Margarita informed Fox News. Nonetheless, a fresh dispatch from TMZ asserts that a cyst was found on the performer’s spine. Per the outlet, medical professionals are conducting tests to determine if the cyst is non-cancerous, though spinal surgery could be the subsequent step.
“While he appeared slightly coherent, he was not very reactive,” Margarita added. “I did at least receive a thumbs up from him when I spoke with him, which was encouraging”. Margarita noted that Quinton, 41, appears to be less dependent on the endotracheal tube and respiratory aid recently, and he is “doing some of the work as well”. Quinton is scheduled to undergo further imaging to help identify a specific origin, she stated.
“He’s a warrior. He’s a very resilient warrior, and you know, he is making headway daily, and I trust God’s got him, and he believes God’s got him,” Margarita expressed.
Quinton was transported to the medical center late last week after he tumbled while ascending the stairs in his flat, TMZ first reported on Jan. 25. Quinton’s legs abruptly ceased working, which resulted in him falling, the outlet reported, referencing Quinton’s manager. The performer’s manager also mentioned that Aaron is in steady condition and has been capable of communicating with his crew and family, according to TMZ.
Quinton encountered another medical alarm in February 2024 when he was admitted for coughing up blood and a high temperature, TMZ previously reported. At that time, his clinical team suspected Quinton could be suffering from Type A flu and pneumonia. A GoFundMe page intended to assist Quinton and his family has collected more than $38,000 as of Jan. 27. The post’s summary mentions that the performer’s hospitalization has been “abrupt, terrifying, and taxing for his loved ones,” who are navigating “an immense emotional and financial strain” as a consequence.
In recent years, Quinton has been open about his weight reduction journey, and in October 2025, he disclosed a significant milestone: shedding 200 lbs. In a post on Instagram, the actor shared two photos of himself to illustrate his transformation. “I am overwhelmed and blessed to announce that I have reached another cool Milestone in my life,” Quinton wrote in the caption. “Today while weighing myself, I observed that I reached the 200 pound mark”.
The performer added that he is merely 55 lbs. away from his total objective of weighing 320 lbs. “I GOT THIS!!!” he finished the post.
