los Angeles, January 29, 2026, 4:55 PM PST – Fans of “The Blind Side” are sending support to Quinton Aaron after the actor suffered a spinal stroke, his family revealed Thursday. The news comes after Aaron was hospitalized last week following a fall at his home.
Family Shares Details of Actor’s Condition
The actor is currently alert, aware, and recovering, according to a family statement.
- Quinton Aaron, known for his role in “The Blind Side,” experienced a spinal stroke.
- He is currently hospitalized and listed as alert and aware.
- the family is requesting privacy and cautioning against misinformation.
What exactly is a spinal stroke? It’s a disruption of blood supply to the spinal cord,possibly leading to a range of neurological symptoms.
In a statement released Thursday, Aaron’s family expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support. “We acknowledge that you’ve heard about Quinton Aaron’s condition. We appreciate the overwhelming love, support and prayers that Quinton has received over the past few days from his fans, the public, and our concerned community,” the statement read.
They continued, “To update everyone, he had a spinal stroke. He is alert, aware and recovering.”
The family emphasized their need to manage the situation privately. “the Aaron family has a lot to deal with for the betterment of their loved one, but will be sure to keep everyone posted regarding Quinton’s health as we see fit,” they stated.
They also cautioned against relying on unverified details. “To be clear, any other information that you hear pertaining to Quinton’s health from any other source that isn’t coming directly from his official blood relative family, that will come in the form of their appointed chosen spokesperson and life long friend Liana Mendoza, is not to be taken as factual information.”
The family requested respect for their decisions and understanding regarding potential misinformation. “We kindly ask the public to please respect the decisions we make and to please understand that false information or statements may be made by others who continue to come forward but are not fully informed or aware of all of the facts surrounding his condition nor are they authorized to do so.”
They added a firm warning against unauthorized disclosures. “If there continues to be indications of,or individuals who speak about his condition without consent,which violates HIPAA laws,we strongly urge you not to,because there will be legal repercussions.”
The statement concluded with a message of gratitude: “thank you once again for the outpouring of love. We send Peace & Love.”
Aaron has been hospitalized for approximately one week and was previously on life support.
