Atlanta, February 6, 2026 — “Blind Side” star Quinton Aaron, 41, is showing remarkable improvement after being on life support following a spinal stroke, his family announced Friday. The actor is reportedly in good spirits and looking forward to watching Super Bowl LX this Sunday.
Aaron’s Remarkable Recovery
The actor is laughing, smiling, and communicating as he recovers in a hospital bed.
- Aaron was admitted to an Atlanta hospital in late January after experiencing numbness in his legs.
- He suffered a spinal stroke and has a rare cyst on his spine, and is also battling a blood infection.
- His family has asked for privacy and requested that all health updates come directly from them.
- Aaron is currently watching television and excited to view the Super Bowl from his hospital bed.
“Quinton is in a jovial mood, now laughing and smiling and is communicating to the best of his ability while he continues to recover. He’s watching tv and is excited to watch the Super Bowl from his hospital bed this weekend,” the family said in a statement shared with TMZ.
Spinal Stroke Details
Aaron was initially hospitalized in Atlanta in late January after collapsing due to numbness in his legs while walking upstairs. His partner, Margarita, assisted him to the couch, and he was placed on life support while en route to the hospital. Prior reports indicated that Aaron experienced neck and back pain for several days before the onset of numbness.
Doctors determined that Aaron suffered a spinal stroke, a condition that occurs when blood flow to the spinal cord is interrupted. According to Cleveland Clinic, blood clots are the most common cause, but hemorrhages can also be responsible. He also has a rare cyst on his spine and is currently being treated for a blood infection.
Family Concerns Regarding Partner
In January, Aaron’s family released a statement requesting that the public rely solely on official updates from their appointed spokesperson, Liana Mendoza, for accurate information regarding his health. Later reports revealed that Aaron’s partner, Margarita, is not legally married to him and had been attempting to influence “crucial and life-saving medical decisions” during his hospitalization.
Margarita reportedly told TMZ that she and Aaron had a “spiritual marriage,” while also disclosing that she is currently married to another man. She clarified that she does not have power of attorney and has not made any medical decisions on Aaron’s behalf.
