Jamie Foxx Credits Daughter Corinne With Saving His Life After 2023 Stroke

PUBLISHED Sep 2, 2026, 12:12 AM ET

Actor Jamie Foxx recently revealed that his eldest daughter, Corinne Foxx, played a pivotal role in saving his life following a severe medical emergency in April 2023. During an appearance on Keke Palmer’s podcast, the fifty-eight-year-old entertainer became emotional while discussing the health crisis that occurred while he was filming in Atlanta. Foxx shared that a treating physician explicitly told him he would not have survived without Corinne’s immediate intervention and decisive caretaking actions. The sudden health emergency involved a brain bleed that caused a stroke, leading to extended hospitalization and intensive rehabilitation across multiple months. Throughout the crisis, Corinne managed his care, protected his privacy against widespread internet speculation, and handled public communications effectively. Medical staff later noted that Foxx's eventual recovery was exceptional given the severity of the initial neurological condition. The father-daughter duo continue to collaborate on television projects, maintaining a close bond forged through this ordeal.

By Michael Grant | JQJO News

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