Overview
- AMC disclosed that Adam Aron, 71, experienced a minor stroke on Nov. 17 during a business trip in London.
- He received emergency care at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurological Sciences, including timely thrombolytic medication, and stayed two nights.
- The company reports no cognitive impairment, noting only initial slurred speech, and says he has begun speech therapy with notable improvement.
- Aron remains in full command as chairman, chief executive officer and president, has stayed in close contact with the board, and continues to work full time.
- After returning to the U.S., he attended the Los Angeles world premiere of Avatar: Fire and Ash, while AMC said it issued the statement to preempt conjecture and will not provide further medical updates; Aron thanked hospital staff and urged seeking immediate care for warning signs.