'The Blind Side' actor Quinton Aaron, on life support following scary fall, January, 2026.

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'The Blind Side' actor Quinton Aaron on life support following scary fall

Quinton Aaron, who starred in the Oscar-winning film The Blind Side, is on life support after he collapsed at his home. Learn more.

torontosun.com

''His wife, Margarita Aaron, a registered nurse, told the outlet that he had been suffering from pain in his neck and back in the days leading up to the fall.
Doctors at the Atlanta hospital determined he has a blood infection, with the actor having undergone tests to find the source.
Aaron is partially breathing on his own, his wife said, though medical devices are helping to keep him alive.
She shared Monday that he even “opened his eyes today and gave a thumbs up.”

Jan 27, 2026
Quinton Aaron, who starred in “The Blind Side,” is reportedly in critical condition after collapsing at his home.

 

[Lebowski]

not a doctor, but giving an intentional gesture like a thumbs up strikes me as a good sign on whether there's neurological damage.