Jamie Foxx Recalls 'Unexpected Dark Journey' with Illness, Thankful for Good Health: "Can See the Light"
- Jamie Foxx's illness left fans worried as he stayed in the hospital for months, and rife speculations claimed he was blind
- However, he made a comeback and spoke for the first time since he was hospitalised in July and explained he didn't want his fans to see him sick
- Well, the actor is now reflecting on his health journey, saying that he was now feeling more like himself and he was thankful
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Hollywood actor and comedian Jamie Foxx has opened up on his recovery journey and why he is thankful for good health.
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According to People, after being hospitalised following a medical complication in April, the 55 actor shared in a candid Instagram post that he was finally feeling like himself again.
He captioned alongside a collection of images featuring himself:
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"You’re lookin' at a man who is thankful… finally startin' to feel like myself… it’s been an unexpected dark journey… but I can see the light."
The Back in Action actor conveyed his appreciation for those who have extended their good wishes, revealing that he has many individuals to acknowledge for aiding him on this expedition.
"You just don’t know how much it meant… I will be thanking all of you personally… and if you didn’t know… God is good… all day every day… #swipeleft #imbackandimbetter #nobaddays," he added.
In May, Jamie shared the news on his health with his fans on Instagram. This is after speculations were running wild on his health.
He said:
"Appreciate all the love!!! Feeling blessed."
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Jamie Foxx makes comeback after recovery
In July, in a video he shared on his Instagram page, Foxx spoke for the first time while updating his staunch followers about his well-being.
He described his health scare in April as a journey to hell and back while saying he wanted to heal before addressing his fans.
"I went through something I thought I would never, ever go through. I know a lot of people were waiting or wanting to hear an update, but to be honest with you, I didn’t want you to see me like that, man," he said.
The 55-year-old also informed his followers that he wasn't blind as earlier speculated on social media, and even played around with his eyes while making funny impressions.
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