«Quinton Aaron on the brink of life: the actor is fighting for his health»
27 january 2026 в 19:02
Actor Quinton Aaron, known for the film «The Blind Side», - fought for his life when he was hospitalized and placed on life support at the end of January 2026. As confirmed by his wife, Margarita Aaron, the Bronx, New York native fell at home earlier that month. A GoFundMe page was created to help the family with medical expenses.
Quinton rose to fame for his role as former football player Michael Oher, starring alongside Sandra Bullock in «The Blind Side». The film was a commercial success and received critical acclaim, with Sandra winning an Oscar and a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Leigh Anne Tuohy.
According to information on the GoFundMe page, Quinton’s health deteriorated «suddenly». Updates on his condition can be found below.
The actor is currently 41 years old.
Quinton’s wife, Margarita, a registered nurse, told TMZ that he fell while climbing the stairs in their home at the end of January 2026. A few days before the fall, Quinton had been experiencing pain in his neck and back.
When he was taken to the hospital, Quinton was placed on life support due to a blood infection, as stated on the GoFundMe page.
«Quinton is currently in the hospital and on life support due to a severe blood infection», - the fundraising description reads. «This has been sudden, frightening, and overwhelming for his loved ones. While he fights for his life, his family faces a tremendous emotional and financial burden—including rising medical expenses, ongoing living costs, and uncertainty about how long this recovery journey will take».
On January 27, 2026, Quinton «opened his eyes and felt something in his leg», - but «was still on life support and undergoing tests», - according to an update on the GoFundMe page.
«We expect a long recovery time and will need a wheelchair when he is discharged, as he will undergo therapy to learn to walk again», - the organizers of the fundraiser added.
Unfortunately, Quinton has faced several health issues over the years. In March 2025, he was hospitalized with a fever and bloody cough. At that time, he told TMZ that he had influenza type A and pneumonia. He was soon discharged for recovery.
Nearly six years ago, in 2019, Quinton was hospitalized with an upper respiratory infection and a bronchitis flare-up
Quinton rose to fame for his role as former football player Michael Oher, starring alongside Sandra Bullock in «The Blind Side». The film was a commercial success and received critical acclaim, with Sandra winning an Oscar and a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Leigh Anne Tuohy.
According to information on the GoFundMe page, Quinton’s health deteriorated «suddenly». Updates on his condition can be found below.
The actor is currently 41 years old.
Quinton’s wife, Margarita, a registered nurse, told TMZ that he fell while climbing the stairs in their home at the end of January 2026. A few days before the fall, Quinton had been experiencing pain in his neck and back.
When he was taken to the hospital, Quinton was placed on life support due to a blood infection, as stated on the GoFundMe page.
«Quinton is currently in the hospital and on life support due to a severe blood infection», - the fundraising description reads. «This has been sudden, frightening, and overwhelming for his loved ones. While he fights for his life, his family faces a tremendous emotional and financial burden—including rising medical expenses, ongoing living costs, and uncertainty about how long this recovery journey will take».
On January 27, 2026, Quinton «opened his eyes and felt something in his leg», - but «was still on life support and undergoing tests», - according to an update on the GoFundMe page.
«We expect a long recovery time and will need a wheelchair when he is discharged, as he will undergo therapy to learn to walk again», - the organizers of the fundraiser added.
Unfortunately, Quinton has faced several health issues over the years. In March 2025, he was hospitalized with a fever and bloody cough. At that time, he told TMZ that he had influenza type A and pneumonia. He was soon discharged for recovery.
Nearly six years ago, in 2019, Quinton was hospitalized with an upper respiratory infection and a bronchitis flare-up
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