Atlanta doctors are closely monitoring the evolution of Quinton Aaron, remembered for playing Michael Oher and co-starring with Sandra Bullock in the film A Possible Dream.
The actor, 41, is in delicate condition after fainting at his home.The episode occurred while he was climbing the stairs of his apartment, prompting his family to immediately seek medical assistance.
The reason Aaron’s legs failed remains under study.Early medical reports attributed the incident to a severe blood infection and placed him on life support.
According to his representative, Katrina Fristoe, he remained under observation in intensive care for at least three days, with no immediate certainty about his recovery.
The closest people turned to the GoFundMe platform to report the situation and request help.The Veterans Aid Network described the moment as “sudden, frightening and overwhelming for their loved ones.”
The message highlighted the family’s uncertainty regarding the state of health and the economic impact of hospitalization.“As Quinton fights one of the toughest battles of his life, let us surround him with the same affection with which he inspired others,” they wrote in the publication.
The campaign managed to raise USD 1,393 of the 10,000 sought in its last update.The text highlighted that medical and living expenses were accumulated without knowing how much time the treatment would require or the necessary resources.
Meanwhile, Aaron’s representative reported that his condition went from critical to stable and that he maintains communication with his family.Fristoe thanked the “support, prayers and good wishes” received and asked for respect and privacy for the actor and his family during this period.
In addition, he assured that Aaron receives “excellent medical care” and is accompanied by his loved ones, who are waiting for news from the doctors.
Quinton Aaron’s collapse added a new episode to the health problems he faced in recent years.In March 2025, he was urgently admitted to California after experiencing a high fever and hemorrhages;The doctors attributed this condition to type A influenza and pneumonia.
It was not the first time that Aaron had to face serious respiratory problems: in 2019, he was under treatment for a serious respiratory infection.
Aaron himself shared with his followers a physical transformation, as he lost nearly 90 kilograms.His personal experience was taken by many admirers as an example of effort and improvement.
The film A Possible Dream, released in 2009, brought Aaron to the international scene.The film, based on real events, shows the story of MichaelOher, a young man in a vulnerable situation who finds support in the Tuohy family, and thanks to their joint effort, he accesses a professional career in the NFL.
Sandra Bullock played Leigh Tuohy in an Oscar-winning performance, and the film received a Best Picture nomination at the Academy Awards.
Since then, Aaron has participated in film and television, including Mothers andDaughters and Halfway.
The actor’s inner circle expressed their gratitude for the messages received from different places.Katrina Fristoe conveyed the family’s appreciation and reiterated that the priority is Aaron’s health and the peace of those around him.
He asked for patience and explained that a new medical report will be communicated when the situation allows it.
The medical team continues to perform tests to identify the cause of the collapse and define treatment.The fundraising campaign remains open for those who wish to collaborate.
The recovery of the co-star of A Possible Dream alongside Sandra Bullock is today the main wish of those who support him at this difficult time.
