“The Blind Side” Star Quinton Aaron Is 'Alert, Aware and Recovering' After Suffering Spinal Stroke, Family Says

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NEED TO KNOW The Blind Side star Quinton Aaron's family is sharing an update after his recent hospitalizationHis family shared on Thursday, Jan. 29, that he suffered a spinal strokeAaron is "alert, aware and recovering," his family said in a statement to PEOPLE on Thursday, Jan. 29The Blind Side star Quinton Aaron's family is sharing why he was recently hospitalized. The actor, 41, best known for his portrayal of Michael Oher in the 2009 film, suffered a spinal stroke, his family said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE on Thursday, Jan. 29. Aaron's family also expressed gratitude for the “overwhelming love, support and prayers," adding that he is now “alert, aware and recovering." Spinal strokes occur when something, such as blood clots or hemorrhages, stops blood flow in a person’s spinal cord, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Jae Head, Quinton Aaron, Sandra Bullock in "The Blind Side".