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Jamie Foxx thought he was being 'pranked' after waking up from 20-day coma
The actor, 57, described the ordeal as 'beyond crazy' during his appearance on the BBC talk show
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Jamie Foxx has revealed he thought he was being âprankedâ when doctors told him he had been in a coma for 20 days following a stroke caused by a brain bleed.
Appearing on The Graham Norton Show this Friday, the 57-year-old actor shared details of the terrifying ordeal that began in April 2023, when he was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery.
Reflecting on the life-threatening experience, the Hollywood star admitted, "I didn't remember anything" from the moment he was taken into A&E to the day he finally regained consciousness nearly three weeks later.
He shared: âI was very unwell but now I am back feeling good. It makes you realise that you need people that care and love you around to get you through it.
âI didnât remember anything happening so when I came to 20 days later I thought I was being pranked. It was beyond crazy.
âI knew I had to get back and realised the way to do it was by being funny. I told so many jokes people thought I was mad, and then I would act as someone else â for three whole days I was Denzel Washington!â
The actor appeared on the red couch
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Foxx has officially returned to Hollywood, reuniting with co-star Cameron Diaz for their upcoming film, Back In Action.
The actor had been on set in Atlanta when he first noticed a "bad headache," prompting him to seek medical attention and receive a cortisone shot. However, his sister, Deidra Dixon, sensed something was seriously wrong and stepped in, ultimately helping to save his life.
His remarks come after he spoke about his near-fatal stroke in his Netflix special, What Had Happened Was, before Christmas.
He first joked: âOn April 11, I was having a bad headache, and I asked my boy for Aspirin. I realised quickly that when youâre in a medical emergency, your boys donât know what the f**k to do.
âI donât remember 20 days,â the Django Unchained star said, having entered the stage declaring: âIâm back!â
Foxx and Diaz pictured with Graham Norton, Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey and Griff on the Graham Norton Show
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At the time, Foxx was rushed to Atlantaâs Piedmont Hospital, just 400 yards from the theatre where he later filmed his Netflix special. There, doctors informed him he was experiencing a brain bleed that had led to a stroke and warned that without immediate surgery, he would not survive.
The actor revealed that the prognosis was shared with his sister, and while doctors predicted he would make a full recovery, they warned it would be the "worst year of his life."
Last month, it was reported that Foxx suffered another health blow.
It was alleged that he was injured after being struck in the mouth with a bottle while out celebrating his 57th birthday.
The Oscar winner got involved in a "physical altercation" and had to get stitches after the incident inside a Chinese restaurant in Beverly Hills, California, Sky reports.
A spokesman for the comedian and actor told the PA news agency: âJamie Foxx was at his birthday dinner when someone from another table threw a glass that hit him in the mouth.
âHe had to get stitches and is recovering. The police were called and the matter is now in law enforcementâs hands.â
No arrests were made.
