Blind Side Star 'on Life Support'

Quinton Aaron reportedly battling 'severe blood infection' in Atlanta
Posted Jan 26, 2026 6:07 AM CST
Blind Side Actor 'on Life Support'
Actor Quinton Aaron attends the Warner Bros. premiere of "The Blind Side," in New York, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009.   (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)

Quinton Aaron, best known for portraying NFL player Michael Oher in The Blind Side, is in an Atlanta hospital after collapsing at home, according to his manager. The 40-year-old actor was walking up the stairs in his apartment last week when his legs suddenly gave out and he fell, reports TMZ. He was taken to the hospital, where he has remained for the past three days. A GoFundMe campaign set up on his behalf describes him as being "on life support due to a severe blood infection." However, Aaron's manager says he's stable, able to communicate, and receiving appropriate treatment while doctors investigate what caused the episode.

The family is asking for privacy but has expressed gratitude for the support from fans. The scare follows other health issues for Aaron in recent years. In March 2025, he was rushed to a California facility after developing a fever and coughing up blood; doctors at the time suspected Type A flu and pneumonia. He also dealt with a serious upper respiratory infection in 2019. In October, he announced he had lost 200 pounds from his peak weight of 575 pounds.

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