Jamie Foxx’s friend Garcelle Beauvais weighs in on rumors he was 'near death' after speaking to family
foxnews.comJamie Foxx's co-star and friend Garcelle Beauvais addressed rumors that the "Day Shift" star was "near death" amid his recent health struggles.
During an interview with People magazine, the 56-year-old actress weighed in on the speculation after Foxx, 55, was hospitalized due to a "medical complication," according to a statement shared by his daughter Corinne last month.
When asked if she was able to send her well wishes to the comedian, Beauvais replied, "Yeah, for sure." "I've spoken to the family, and I don't want to say much because they're the ones to say it, but it broke my heart that this horrible rumor [about Jamie's health] was running around," the Real Housewive of Beverly Hills" star added.
She continued, "... I immediately got the right information, [but] I just think people can't run with stuff like that. It's hurtful to so many people." Beauvais met Foxx when she played his character Jamie King's love interest Francesca "Fancy" Monroe on "The Jamie Foxx" from 1996 to 2001.The two later co-starred in the 2013 political action thriller "White House Down." Corinne revealed on April 12 in a since-deleted Instagram post that Foxx experienced a "medical complication" the day before, and "quick action and great care" helped guide him toward recovery.
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