Jamie Foxx reveals he was in a coma during health scare on new Netflix special

Jamie Foxx reveals that he was in a coma during his health scare according to an audience member who was in attendance live for the filming of his new Netflix special.

The 56-year-old Oscar winner filmed his upcoming special - titled Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was… - in Atlanta, Georgia back in October.

An attendee named Demecos Chambers told People magazine on Friday that Jamie told the audience he was 'literally seconds and moments away from death' when he collapsed in April 2023.

Demecos said of the talented star on stage: 'It was just pure exhaustion. His body was just exhausted due to him getting up there in age, and his body just faltering out on him.'

Jamie was in Georgia filming his upcoming Netflix feature Back In Action with Cameron Diaz at the time of his medical incident but he did not collapse on set of the film.

Demecos explained: 'When he passed out, he thought he was just out for a few moments.

'He basically passed out in an elevator and he thought he woke up a couple hours later. Well, he was actually in a coma and didn’t wake up until a few weeks later.'

 The audience member revealed that one of Jamie's daughters would strum the guitar for her dad. The talented actor is father to 30-year-old Corrine and 16-year-old Annalise.

Demecos said: 'She's playing one of their favorite songs or whatever on a daily basis. And he said that's the only thing that he could recall hearing in his sleep, and it brought him essentially out of his coma.'

The audience member went on to reveal that when Jamie woke up he went to a rehab facility and had to work on his motor skills as he 'had to start from day one.'

Fans of Jamie should expect his signature humor to be a very big part of the show despite the serious nature of some of the content.

Demecos said: 'While he's telling the story, he's throwing bits in there left and right.

'It's stand-up comedy. He's dancing a little bit. He's playing songs on the piano.'

In the special - which releases next week - Jamie  expresses deep gratitude to those who prayed and supported his recovery, turning his performance into a touching thank you to his fans.

In a newly released trailer for the special, the Oscar and Grammy-winning comedy icon declares: 'I'm back and I'm so glad to see you all here. I'm so glad to be here.'

Appearing to then reveal what happened to him, he teases: 'What had happened was…'

But before Jamie gets into it, the trailer comes to a dramatic stop.

Sharing the trailer on his social media, Jamie encouraged his followers to 'come hear my story.'

And the teaser is already resonating with the Law Abiding Citizen actor's fans, who were so moved that they said they had chills.

Commenting on Jamie's Instagram, one said: 'Yaaaaassss, now this is the promo that I've been waiting for!'

'Goose bumps!!!!!!!' another added while a third wrote, 'Just got chills brother.'

A fourth continued: 'I cannot wait!! Literally so excited for this.'

This upcoming special – set to hit Netflix on December 10 – will see Jamie return to the stage following his 2023 hospitalization.

'If I can stay funny, I can stay alive,' he quipped in the first look teaser, as he sets the record straight with humor and vulnerability.

'This comedy event is a celebration of resilience, humor, and the power of community, reminding us all of the healing power of laughter,' a synopsis previously revealed.

The comedy event is one of a number of forthcoming projects the A-list actor has on slate, as he headlines the comedy movie Back in Action for the streaming service in a reunion with Any Given Sunday and Annie costar Cameron Diaz.

The film is expected to begin streaming January 17, 2025.

Jamie is yet to divulge exactly what happened during his health scare, but in December 2023 he made his first official public outing since April 2023.

At the time, the Django Unchained star admitted he 'couldn't walk' six months prior while battling a mystery illness and wouldn't wish what he went through on his 'worst enemy.'

In April 2023, his daughter Corinne announced her dad was suffering from a medical complication.

In a statement written on behalf of her family, she explained: 'We wanted to share that my father, Jamie Foxx, experienced a medical complication yesterday.

'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 family asks for privacy during this time.'

In May 2023, Jamie took to social media to thank his fans for their support.

The Hollywood star wrote on Instagram: 'Appreciate all the love!!! Feeling blessed [prayer and heart emojis] (sic).'