Quinton Aaron experienced a severe medical emergency last month when he was unable to move and shaking uncontrollably, prompting his spiritual wife to call 911 for immediate assistance. The distressing call, obtained exclusively by Us Weekly, described moments leading up to the actor’s hospitalization and placement on life support in an Atlanta hospital.
During the call, Margarita calmly informed the 911 operator about Quinton Aaron’s condition, describing his inability to move or feel his legs, and the frightening physical symptoms he exhibited.
Details of the Emergency Call and Symptoms Reported
Margarita explained to the operator,
“My husband is six-foot-eight, 370 pounds. He’s laying on the floor, and he’s shaking,”
and added,
“His upper body is shaking uncontrollably, and he can’t feel his legs.”
She further reported his complete lack of mobility, saying,
“He has no mobility. He’s telling me he can’t move. And he’s literally laying on the floor, like he’s dead weight. I’m gonna need some help.”
She described additional alarming signs including his jaw locking and his eyes rolling back slightly. Margarita recalled his repeated statements of “I can’t move, can’t move,” noting that “He could barely talk” during this episode. He also expressed a sensation of his throat closing, which raised concerns about a potential allergic reaction, although Margarita confirmed he had not been eating or drinking much due to ongoing back pain.
Background on Quinton Aaron’s Health Condition Before the Incident
Before the emergency, Quinton, 41, had been struggling with persistent back pain for several days, which had caused him to skip meals, including dinner. Margarita shared,
“I haven’t been asleep for like three days because we’ve been dealing with his back pain for a few days, and today, it just took a toll for the worse.”
Despite taking an anti-inflammatory medication, his condition deteriorated sharply.
While awaiting arrival of emergency responders, Margarita continued trying to care for Quinton, mentioning to him,
“I’m gonna put socks on you, but I don’t know if I can because you keep jerking. I’m trying to get all this done, Quinton.”
Hospitalization and Family’s Allegations Concerning Margarita
Following the 911 call, Quinton Aaron was admitted to an Atlanta hospital where he was placed on life support after suffering a spinal stroke. Sources close to his family revealed that Margarita was banned from the hospital room. Relatives publicly questioned the legitimacy of their supposed marriage, alleging that Margarita was not a registered nurse and claiming she was married to someone else.
Margarita responded to these accusations by stating,
“We are spiritually married. We are tied as one.”
Addressing her hospital ban, she said,
“I’m OK with it, I’m at peace with this. Quinton and I pray a lot and believe in God and believe in a higher power. I can feel his presence telling me this will work itself out.”
Encouraging Update from Quinton Aaron’s Family
Days after the crisis, Quinton’s loved ones shared a hopeful health update shortly before the Super Bowl. They revealed that the actor was in better spirits, stating,
“Quinton is in a jovial mood, now laughing and smiling and is communicating to the best of his ability while he continues to recover.”
The family added,
“He’s watching TV and getting ready to root for his favorite team this weekend.”
Context on Quinton Aaron’s Career and Recognition
Quinton Aaron is best known for portraying former NFL offensive lineman Michael Oher in the 2009 film The Blind Side, which also starred Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, and Lily Collins. His performance in that role brought him significant acclaim and remains a defining part of his career.
