Quinton Aaron is on the road to recovery. After the star's family announced that he suffered a spinal stroke, they provided a positive update on his health. "Quinton is in a joyful mood, now laughing and smiling, and is communicating to the best of his ability as he continues to heal," Quinton's family told Us Weekly in a statement shared on February 6th. "He's even watching TV and getting ready to cheer for his favorite team this weekend."
This update comes after the 41-year-old's wife, Margarita, told TMZ that he had been admitted to the hospital and placed on life support following a fall at home on January 26th. In the aftermath of the incident, his loved ones shared how much the public's support has meant to them during this difficult time.
"We acknowledge that you've heard about Quinton Aaron's condition," the family said in a statement obtained by People and TMZ on January 29th. "We are deeply grateful for the overwhelming love, support, and prayers that Quinton has received over the past few days from his fans, the public, and our concerned community."
Regarding his condition, the family added, "To update everyone, he had a spinal stroke. He is alert, aware, and recovering." As the actor—who portrayed Michael Oher in the 2009 film—heals, his family promises to keep fans informed.
"The Aaron family has a lot to deal with for the betterment of their loved one," the statement continued. "But we will be sure to keep everyone posted regarding Quinton's health as we see fit."
They also cautioned against updates on Aaron's health that do not come directly from the family. "We kindly ask the public to please respect the decisions we make," Quinton's family continued. "And to please understand that false information or statements may be made by others who continue to come forward but are not fully informed or aware of all of the facts surrounding his condition nor are they authorized to do so."
Following news of his hospitalization, Quinton's on-screen family also spoke out about his health. After all, his Blind Side costar Jae Head reflected on the pair's tight bond after learning of his friend's condition.
"Yesterday I got a call that Quinton is in the hospital in the ICU because he passed out at home and is in pretty bad shape," Jae, who played S.J. Tuohy in the film, wrote on a January 26th Instagram post that featured playful snaps of the pair. "Q is one of the nicest people I've ever had the opportunity to meet. He's one of my best friends. Please keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers."
