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Jamie Foxx Opens up 3 Years After Health Scare, Talks New Standup Special

Jamie Foxx says he has unfinished business as he returns to standup with a Hulu special filmed in Oakland and featuring his daughter.

  • Jamie Foxx returns to his comedy roots in the new standup special Take Care of Yourself, premiering Wednesday on Hulu and Disney. Filmed in Oakland, California, the project marks a significant comeback for the entertainer.
  • The 58-year-old actor says he has "unfinished business" three years after a health scare. Foxx told ABC News' Will Reeve, "Man, I almost died," during an interview that aired Monday on Good Morning America.
  • Medical staff told the comedian his survival odds were slim, noting, "Less than 3% of people that come in with what you have walk out of here." Foxx later visited the nurses who kept him alive.
  • Aided by friends and loved ones, Foxx focused on recovery. The special also features his daughter Anelise, who shares the spotlight to showcase her own musical talents alongside her father.
  • Now feeling more creative than ever, the entertainer intends to connect with audiences by sharing his experiences. "Hey, man, I went through some stuff and I'm gonna tell it as funny as I can, but as real as I can," Foxx said.
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Jamie Foxx opens up 3 years after health scare, talks new standup special

Actor, comedian and singer Jamie Foxx opens up to ABC News three years after a health scare nearly ended his life.

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