Quinton Aaron, the actor best known for portraying Michael Oher in the 2009 film ‘The Blind Side,‘ has been placed on life support after suffering a severe blood infection.

The Blind Side Actor Quinton Aaron Hospitalized

According to reports shared by his family, Aaron reportedly collapsed at his home in Atlanta after experiencing a sudden loss of feeling in his legs.

After the ambulance arrived and took him in, doctors found out he was fighting off a major bloodstream infection

As his condition worsened, medical staff intubated him and placed him on life support to assist with breathing and stabilization.

His wife, Margarita Aaron, a registered nurse, has been providing updates, confirming that the situation developed rapidly and required immediate medical intervention. Doctors are continuing to run tests to determine the source of the infection and monitor Aaron’s overall condition.

A GoFundMe campaign organized to assist with medical expenses describes Aaron’s condition as critical. It also notes that there have been small signs of progress, including moments of responsiveness. Doctors are evaluating his recovery daily to see how he’s pulling through.

Aaron’s career took off thanks to The Blind Side. The movie starred Sandra Bullock and even scored a few Academy Award nods. He hasn’t slowed down since, jumping into new acting roles and staying super involved in the entertainment world and his favorite cause.

At this time, Aaron’s family has asked for privacy as he continues to receive intensive medical care. Supporters and fans have shared messages of encouragement as updates continue to emerge. This is a developing story.