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He continued, \"I wouldn't wish what I went through on my worst enemy, 'cause it's tough, when you almost – when it's almost over. When you see the tunnel. I saw the tunnel, I didn't see no light. It was hot in that tunnel.\"

The 55-year-old has yet to disclose the exact medical condition he experienced, but according to his daughter, Corinne Foxx, he was rushed to the hospital while on the set of \"Back in Action\" in Atlanta.

Foxx also mentioned having a new appreciation for his life and career following his experience, telling the crowd, \"don't give up on your art and don't let them take the art from you, either.\"

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