'The Blind Side' Quinton Aaron Collapses at Home, on Life Support... "Started Breathing on His Own"

Actor Quinton Aaron, who touched the world by playing the innocent football genius 'Michael Oher' in the movie 'The Blind Side', is fighting for his life. Fortunately, there are reports of signs of recovery.

According to American entertainment media TMZ and others on the 27th (Korean time), Quinton Aaron collapsed while climbing the stairs at his home in Atlanta last week and was urgently transported to the hospital. Medical staff immediately connected him to a life support machine, and it was confirmed that he was suffering from a severe blood infection.

◆ "My Husband is a Warrior"... Miraculous Recovery

In the critical moment, the quick actions of his wife Margarita, who is a certified nurse, shone through. As soon as her husband collapsed, she called 911 and took emergency measures, stating, "Medical equipment doesn't do everything," and held onto hope. Now on the fourth day of hospitalization, Quinton Aaron is showing positive signs. Margarita reported, "My husband has started to breathe on his own partially, and he is regaining consciousness by opening his eyes and raising his thumb." Medical staff are currently conducting detailed tests to find the exact cause of the infection.

◆ Trials Faced During 90kg Weight Loss Efforts

The news is even more heartbreaking because he has been focusing on health management more than anyone else recently. Quinton Aaron revealed that in 2025, he regained his health by losing over 200 pounds (about 90kg) through intermittent fasting and exercise. His family has started a crowdfunding site 'GoFundMe' to raise medical expenses for him as he fights this sudden illness, and currently, over $10,000 has been raised with the support of fans.

Margarita asked fans to pray, saying, "We all believe in God, and I am confident that he will walk out of the hospital."