Acclaimed actor Jamie Foxx experienced a life-threatening medical emergency caused by a severe stroke, which left him mere moments away from disaster, sources inform The National ENQUIRER. The 55-year-old star was brought to an Atlanta hospital on April 11 after becoming gravely unwell while working on the movie "Back in Action" alongside Cameron Diaz and Glenn Close.

"Jamie underwent a very serious medical event and required urgent care," an insider exclusively shares with The ENQUIRER. "His situation was critical for several days, and he had to be resuscitated – he's incredibly fortunate to be alive!"

Sources credit the rapid response of emergency room doctors for likely saving Foxx's life. "He's very fortunate to have received the treatment he did," says a source.

Foxx's alarming health crisis was disclosed by his 29-year-old daughter Corinne, who wrote on social media, "Thankfully, due to quick action and exceptional care, he is already on the road to recovery."

However, insiders claim that the dire situation – which left Foxx hospitalized for over a week – was far more severe than the family has disclosed. "Jamie has high blood pressure, which doctors say can lead to blood clots in the brain and ultimately a stroke – and that's apparently what happened to him," a source reveals. "Physicians believe this had been a long time coming, and if they hadn't acted quickly, Jamie might not have survived."

One source contends that Jamie's near-death experience might have saved his life in the long run, as the stress of working on his new film could have contributed significantly to his collapse. The "Collateral Damage" actor allegedly experienced an "absolute meltdown" during the movie's production in England, resulting in confrontations with crew members, the dismissal of two directors, and the termination of his personal driver.

Tensions on set were so high that Cameron Diaz reportedly reconsidered her return to acting after a nine-year hiatus. "Jamie was undoubtedly struggling throughout the shoot," an insider divulges. "He was not enjoyable to be around – particularly for Cameron. But now, there appears to be a valid reason for his behavior."