Washington DC, Jan. 26 -- Actor Quinton Aaron, best known for portraying American football player Michael Oher in the 2009 film The Blind Side, has been hospitalised in Atlanta after collapsing at his residence, according to Deadline.

A GoFundMe page set up for the actor stated that the 41-year-old was placed on life support due to a severe blood infection. However, his manager later clarified that Aaron's condition is stable and that he is conscious and communicating.

Speaking to TMZ, Aaron's manager said the actor fell while walking up the stairs at his apartment last week. The exact cause behind his legs giving way is not yet known.

In a statement issued to The Daily Mail, Aaron's manager Katrina Fristoe said the family has expresse...