Fans are wondering whether Martin Lawrence has health issues. Lawrence slurred and mispronounced some of his words during an interview with Extra TV in May 2024. Further, he was also spotted holding his co-star Will Smith’s hand at the red carpet premiere of Bad Boys: Ride or Die in Los Angeles. Now, fans are concerned about the actor’s health and want to know whether he has had any health scares.
Here is what is known about Lawrence’s current health status and whether he had health issues in the past.
Is Martin Lawrence healthy?
Amidst speculations about his health, Martin Lawrence addressed the issue, assuring his fans he was “healthy as hell” during his appearance on Hot 97’s Ebro in the Morning in June 2024 (via Entertainment Weekly). He also asked people to “stop the rumors.”
“I’m fine. I’m in God’s hands,” The Blue Streak star said earlier in the same interview. “I’m blessed, you know? I’m glad to be waking up every day. I’m all good. No need for people to be concerned,” he added.
Earlier, the 59-year-old actor faced a medical scare in the past. While coming back to his home in Westlake Village after a jog on Sunday, August 22, 1999, Lawrence lost consciousness due to heat exhaustion and fell into a coma that lasted three days. He was subsequently taken to the Los Robles Regional Medical Center, where he woke up on August 25. A day later, the doctors reported that his condition was “critical but stable.” (via Los Angeles Times)
Martin Lawrence is an accomplished actor-comedian whose career stretches back to the ’80. He has portrayed largely comedic roles in a variety of projects. This includes the self-titled comedy series Martin and films such as Big Momma’s House, Black Knight, and Wild Hogs. Arguably, his most popular work is the Bad Boys franchise, in which he plays Miami P.D. detective Marcus Burnett.
