Jamie Foxx seen at driving range in Chicago near to rehab facility

Back in the swing of things, Jamie? Star is seen at golf driving range in Chicago over the weekend – near to the rehab facility he was staying at while recovering from mysterious condition

• Foxx was rushed to hospital following a mystery illness three months ago  
• It comes a day after the actor, 55,  was spotted on a boat on the Chicago River 
• READ MORE: John Boyega gives update on Jamie Foxx’s health and says ‘we’re waiting for him to reappear when he wants to’ 

Jamie Foxx appears to be putting his mysterious medical struggles behind him and taking a new swing at life after being seen at a driving range over the weekend. 

The actor, 55, was spotted at Topgolf in Naperville, Illinois, on Saturday at 11pm, smiling as he hung out with friends and worked on his swing.  

Witnesses told TMZ that he appeared in good spirits, and won the game at the driving range. 

He was seen walking around and chatting, with sources adding:  ‘He was walking regular, not dragging his leg.  His arm movement were definitely good. He was just regular Jamie.’

The driving range is close to the rehab facility where Foxx has been recovering since late April after suffering from a medical emergency. 

The actor, 55, was spotted at Topgolf in Naperville, Illinois, on Saturday at 11pm, smiling as he hung out with friends and worked on his swing

Witnesses told TMZ that he appeared in good spirits, and won the game at the driving range with his friends 

It is not known the specifics of the issues the actor has had, but the facility specializes in stroke recovery, traumatic brain injury rehab, spinal cord injury rehab and cancer rehabilitation. 

He had been filming Back in Action in Atlanta with Cameron Diaz, who had come out of retirement for the film.

It comes just a day after the actor was seen smiling and waving at fans as he cruised on the Chicago River on Saturday – seen in public for the first time since April. 

He flashed the peace sign as the two boats passed each other, and posted a tweet saying ‘boat life’.

Foxx has been keeping a low profile since recovering from his illness, with fans pleased to see him in good spirits.

Boxing legend Mike Tyson claimed that Foxx suffered a stroke, but the actor’s family has yet to confirm that. 

Just a month before the mysterious illness, reports surfaced that Foxx had a ‘meltdown’ on the Back in Action set, reportedly firing an executive producer, two directors and his own personal driver. 

An insider claimed: ‘He demanded the problems be sorted immediately and sacked four of the production staff — as if that would magically improve the situation’.

His golf trip comes just a day after the actor was seen smiling and waving at fans as he cruised on the Chicago River on Saturday – seen in public for the first time since April

The 55-year-old actor (born Eric Marlon Bishop) was spotted on a boat cruising the Chicago River on Sunday afternoon

Boxing legend Mike Tyson claimed that Foxx suffered a stroke, but the actor’s family has yet to confirm that 

‘Some people working on it are totally fed up with how this has played out and Jamie has become pretty unpopular.’

The actor’s daughter first confirmed his medical mystery on Instagram, saying he suffered an unspecified ‘medical complication;. 

Corinne Foxx said: ‘We wanted to share that, my father, Jamie Foxx, experienced a medical complication yesterday [Tuesday],’ the family statement began, via Jamie’s daughter Corrine Foxx’s Instagram

‘Luckily, due to quick action and great care, he is already on his way to recovery,’ they continued.

‘We know how beloved he is and appreciate your prayers. The family asks for privacy during this time.’

His co-star John Boyega admitted last once that no one had ‘heard from’ the star following his treatment. 

Cameron Diaz was said to be, ‘shocked and saddened’ by her co-star’s sudden illness after coming out of retirement to be in the film 

Foxx was hospitalized in Atlanta  in April for an unspecified, ‘medical complication,’ that still has yet to be fully confirmed

Foxx checked in with his fans on Twitter about his ‘boat life’ on Saturday, with what appeared to be his first social media post that wasn’t purely promotional since May

Speaking at the  Florida premiere of Foxx’s new Netflix film They Cloned Tyrone, Boyega said:’I wanted him to show up here, but you know, I know he’s dealing with what he’s dealing with. I just wish him all the best.’

He added there have been some ‘missed calls’ though Boyega insisted, ‘I’ve been calling, I am just going to keep on calling.’

Later that month Boyega said that Foxx had finally picked up the phone and spoken to him, revealing he’s doing much better. 

He said: ‘I gave him the well wishes directly. I gave him all the well wishes. So I’m just gonna be waiting until he comes back out here. So take your time, Jamie. We love you, bro.’ 

Porscha Coleman, who stars in Foxx’s directorial debut All-Star Weekend and on the Netflix series Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!, said the star was ‘doing well’.

John Boyega said that Foxx had finally picked up the phone and spoken to him, revealing he’s doing much better

She said: ‘I’ve talked to people very close to Foxx, [he] is doing well. I hate that the media outlets kept running with the narrative of what was going on without having the proper information.

”He’s resting. He’s well. And he’s going to be back. Trust and believe.’

His co-star Cameron Diaz was said to be, ‘shocked and saddened’ by her co-star’s sudden illness, with a source close to the actress stating, ‘one day they were working together, and the next he was just gone.’

‘She wanted to be supportive and help out in any way, but his family has kept his status very quiet,’ the source continued.

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