Martin Lawrenceis speaking out aboutJamie Foxx, who has been hospitalized inGeorgiasince April 11 following what his daughter called a “medical complication.Details on his medical condition have not been released, but on Thursday, Lawrence toldExtraduring an interview at his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony that, “I hear he’s doing better… My prayers go out for him every night and just wishing the best for him, one of the best that we got in Hollywood.“Not only one of the best entertainers but a good person,” Lawrence, 58, added.Jesse Grant/GettyThe 55-year-old actor continues to receive medical care, with a source telling PEOPLE on Friday that he wassteadily improving as he continued to recover.Foxx was in Georgia to film Netflix’sBack in Action.Filming resumedsoon after on the set of the film withCameron DiazandGlenn Close.Due to his hospitalization, one stunt double stood in for Foxx and a second individual served as a photo double for the Academy Award-winning actor. The actor waslast seen filming onApril 10.Jamie Foxx.The actor’s daughterCorinne Foxxfirst let fans know of her father’s health condition on April 12 when she revealed thathe’d sustained “a medical complication"the previous day. She did not share details of Foxx’s state or what caused his health emergency.“We wanted to share that my father, Jamie Foxx, experienced a medical complication yesterday,” Corinne, 29,wrote in a statementwritten on behalf of the Foxx family.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“Luckily, due to quick action and great care, he is already on his way to recovery. We know how beloved he is and appreciate your prayers,“the statement read. “The family asks for privacy during this time.“A representative for Foxx has not responded to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
Martin Lawrenceis speaking out aboutJamie Foxx, who has been hospitalized inGeorgiasince April 11 following what his daughter called a “medical complication.
Details on his medical condition have not been released, but on Thursday, Lawrence toldExtraduring an interview at his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony that, “I hear he’s doing better… My prayers go out for him every night and just wishing the best for him, one of the best that we got in Hollywood.
“Not only one of the best entertainers but a good person,” Lawrence, 58, added.
Jesse Grant/Getty
The 55-year-old actor continues to receive medical care, with a source telling PEOPLE on Friday that he wassteadily improving as he continued to recover.
Foxx was in Georgia to film Netflix’sBack in Action.
Filming resumedsoon after on the set of the film withCameron DiazandGlenn Close.
Due to his hospitalization, one stunt double stood in for Foxx and a second individual served as a photo double for the Academy Award-winning actor. The actor waslast seen filming onApril 10.
Jamie Foxx.
The actor’s daughterCorinne Foxxfirst let fans know of her father’s health condition on April 12 when she revealed thathe’d sustained “a medical complication"the previous day. She did not share details of Foxx’s state or what caused his health emergency.
“We wanted to share that my father, Jamie Foxx, experienced a medical complication yesterday,” Corinne, 29,wrote in a statementwritten on behalf of the Foxx family.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
“Luckily, due to quick action and great care, he is already on his way to recovery. We know how beloved he is and appreciate your prayers,“the statement read. “The family asks for privacy during this time.”
A representative for Foxx has not responded to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
source: people.com
