Jamie Foxx Thanks Family and Medical Team for Saving His Life After Experiencing Medical Emergency

Actor Jamie Foxx has made his first statement since being hospitalized with an unspecified medical emergency in April, saying he “went to hell and back” but is now on the mend.

In an emotional three-minute video posted to his Instagram account on Friday, Foxx said he didn’t want people to see him in a vulnerable state, and thanked his sister Deidra Dixon and daughter Corinne, as well as “a lot of great medical people” for saving his life.

“I went through something that I thought I would never ever go through,” Foxx said in the video. “I know a lot of people were waiting, you know, wanting to hear updates, but to be honest with you, I just didn’t want you to see me like that man. I want you to see me laughing, having a good time, partying, cracking a joke, doing a movie, television show.”

Foxx’s daughter Corinne said he “experienced a medical complication,” but did not elaborate. The actor himself did not say what the medical emergency was, but thanked his family and medical team for their support.

The actor, who is best known for his roles in films such as “Django Unchained” and “Ray,” is now on the mend and looking forward to getting back to work. He thanked his fans for their support and said he was grateful to be alive.