Mike Tyson Claims Jamie Foxx Had a Stroke, Then Backtracks His Comments

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Jamie Foxx tells ET that claims made on Dr. Drew Pinsky's online show that the Oscar-winning actor was hospitalized after he was seriously injured by a COVID vaccine are «completely inaccurate.»The rep's shooting down the claim just over a week after a so-called gossip columnist made the unsubstantiated claim during a May 30 appearance on the show, in which the person claimed Foxx was left «partially paralyzed» and «blind» due to effects of the COVID vaccine.This person also claimed Foxx was forced to get the vaccine in order to continue working in Hollywood.

Jamie Foxx has dismissed the claim that the actor was left “paralysed and blind” by a COVID-19 vaccine.In early April, it was revealed that the Oscar-winner had been hospitalised following an unspecified “medical complication“. Following weeks of speculation, his daughter, Corinne Foxx, confirmed that he had left hospital and was “recuperating”.While the nature of Foxx’s medical emergency has not been officially confirmed, podcast host and gossip columnist A.J.

Jamie Foxx‘s rep is shutting down a very specific viral rumor about his health.

A representative for Jamie Foxx has addressed an independent journalist's claim that a COVID vaccine booster led to the "medical complication" that landed the actor in the hospital. The rep said the report is "completely inaccurate" in a statement to NBC News. Representatives for Foxx did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

The details of Jamie Foxx's "medical complication" remain a mystery over a month after the actor was reportedly hospitalized. Foxx, whose condition was first announced by his daughter Corinne Foxx, broke his silence in May but has yet to directly discuss any details of his health and recovery.

Jamie Foxx’s hospitalisation, saying that the actor will share details about the incident “when he’s ready”.On April 12, Foxx’s daughter Corinne confirmed her father was in recovery in Atlanta after suffering a “medical complication”. A month later, in response to growing speculation, Corinne posted that Foxx had been out of hospital “for weeks” and was “recuperating”.Due to Foxx’s hospitalisation, Cannon was announced as the replacement host on game show Beat Shazam for its sixth season, which began on May 23.Speaking on ExtraTV about taking over as host, Cannon said he received both Corinne and her father’s “blessing” to host the show.“One thing I’ve always respected about how Jamie’s moved throughout his entire career, if you’ve noticed, he’s always been somebody who is extremely professional and extremely private,” Cannon said.

Nick Cannon said he believes Jamie Foxx will update fans on the health scare that sent him to the hospital in April "when he’s ready."  "One thing I've always respected about how Jamie's moved throughout his entire career, if you've noticed, he's always been somebody who is extremely professional and extremely private," Cannon told "Extra's" Billy Bush. "I mean, you don't ever really hear anything other than just the great work that he puts forth as a professional and the fact that, you know, he's handled this situation with the same manner, you only can respect that," said Cannon.

Charna Flam Kino Lorber has acquired North American rights to “Story Ave,” which won a special jury award for cinematography at SXSW. From debut filmmaker Aristotle Torres, “Story Ave” stars Luis Guzmán (“Narcos,” “Boogie Nights”) and Asante Blackk (“When They See Us,” “This Is Us”), with Guzmán serving as executive producer alongside producer Jamie Foxx. “Story Ave”follows teenage graffiti artist, Kadir Grayson (Blackk) who recently ran away from home and tries to prove himself to his neighborhood gang. One night Kadir heads over to the Story Ave. subway platform and attempts to hold up MTA worker Luis Torres (Guzmán) in a robbery. But once Luis proposes he’ll hand over the cash if Kadir has a meal with him, the two get to know each other throughout the meal, and with time their connection turns into growing and sincere friendship.

Health update? Mike Tyson claimed that Jamie Foxx’s recent medical emergency was a stroke.

Jamie Foxx has the continued support of family and friends as he continues his journey to recovery!Foxx's daughter, Corinne Foxx, and one of his good friends, Dave Brown, recently visited the Oscar-winning actor at the physical rehabilitation facility in Chicago, Illinois, where he is recovering. In pics, Corinne, 29, is dressed casually in a pair of jeans and a dark top as she holds onto a cell phone. As for Dave, he is dressed casually in a black T-shirt and dark denim as he exits the facility with a phone in hand.The news of the 55-year-old's hospitalization in Atlanta, Georgia, broke on April 12, when Corinne shared that her dad had suffered an undisclosed «medical complication.» On May 3, Jamie broke his silence via a message on his Instagram Story, thanking his fans for all of their prayers.However, in the weeks that followed, no other information was disclosed about his actual condition or recovery.

Jamie Foxx is continuing to recover under the care of doctors and medical specialists after reportedly suffering a stroke. That’s what Mike Tyson is claiming, at least.

Actor Jamie Foxx suffered a stroke last month, according to former professional boxer Mike Tyson. The Oscar-winner was rushed to hospital in April after experiencing a "medical complication," his family said. Speaking on the latest episode of the Valuetainment podcast, 56 year old Mike gave an update on his friend.

“mystery” health scare Jamie Foxx suffered was a stroke.Foxx, 55, was treated at a Chicago facility that specializes in treating adults with “severe complex conditions,” reportedly including stroke recovery, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and cancer rehabilitation.“He’s not feeling well. They said a stroke.

Black Flies,” the Sean Penn and Tye Sheridan film about emergency medical first responders, smacked the Cannes Film Festival in the face with a brutal world premiere on Thursday. Splattered brains, dead dogs, an addict giving birth with a needle dangling from her arm — these and a litany of other horrors confronted Penn and Sheridan, who play veteran and rookie paramedics, respectively, at the New York Fire Department. Interestingly enough, the black-tie screening at the Grand Palais enjoyed the dose of reality, giving the film a five-minute standing ovation. “We carry the misery,” a weary Penn tells Sheridan in the film of their chosen profession. That’s an understatement, as chaos unfolds neighborhood by neighborhood in a portrait of an unforgiving city.

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Jamie Foxx and his daughter Corrine Foxx are set to host a new musical celebrity game show, We Are Family.

Jamie Foxx is gearing up to get back to work.Amid his recovery from an unspecified health crisis, the actor's next project has been announced. Jamie will co-host Fox's upcoming music competition series,, alongside his daughter, Corinne Foxx, the network announced on Monday. The show is set to debut in 2024. «We are thrilled to be developing We Are Family with Jeff Apploff and our friends at FOX Entertainment after so much success with six seasons of Beat Shazam,» Jamie and Corinne said in a statement announcing the news.

False alarm!?

Jamie Foxx‘s daughter Corinne Foxx is speaking out in response to rumors about his health, specifically that the family is “preparing for the worst.”