Jamie Foxx reportedly 'suffered a stroke', friend Mike Tyson claims

Jamie Foxx's recent medical episode allegedly saw the Oscar-winning actor suffer from a stroke.

Boxing legend Mike Tyson let slip the news about Foxx, 55, who was hospitalised with a serious health condition, according to a report in The Sun.

Tyson, 56, who has been planning a biopic starring Foxx, said: "He's not feeling well. They said a stroke. I have no idea what happened to him."

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Speaking on the Valuetainment podcast, Tyson admitted that he is not sure "what's going to happen" with the biopic in the aftermath of Foxx's health issues, but believes there is still "a strong possibility" that the project will go ahead.

Foxx's latest Netflix film Back in Action has also come to a halt, adding to the multiple delays reportedly caused previously by Foxx's decision to axe several crew members as they film in London.

The movie marks Cameron Diaz's big comeback to screens after nine years away from the spotlight.

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As per The Sun, a source said: "This has been a disaster, and Cameron must be wondering what she was thinking by coming back.

"But the truth is Jamie's health problems now look pretty serious and those delays earlier on might end up looking quite minor by comparison.

"Of course it's desperately sad and everyone wishes him all the best."