Jamie Foxx Reveals Near-Death Experience in Netflix Special

The actor recounts his 2023 health crisis, including a weeks-long coma, in a heartfelt and humorous one-man show debuting December 10.

Jamie Foxx suffered a life-threatening medical emergency in April 2023, collapsing on the set of his Netflix film 'Back in Action.'
Foxx revealed he was in a coma for several weeks, initially believing he had only passed out for a few hours.
The actor credits his daughter, who played a cherished family guitar by his hospital bed, with aiding his recovery.
He described the ordeal as a 'near-death experience,' sharing that doctors gave him only a 30% chance of survival.
Foxx’s Netflix special, 'What Had Happened Was,' blends humor with heartfelt gratitude as he reflects on his recovery and resilience.