United Kingdom, Feb. 7 -- Quinton Aaron is "laughing and smiling" in hospital as he recovers from a "spinal stroke".

The Blind Side star - who starred opposite Sandra Bullock in the 2009 Oscar winning film - was rushed to hospital last week after collapsing at his home and his family have shared that he is recovering well and is looking forward to the Super Bowl this weekend.

The 41-year-old actor's relatives told TMZ: "Quinton is in a jovial mood, now laughing and smiling and is communicating to the best of his ability while he continues to recover. He's watching tv and is excited to watch the Super Bowl from his hospital bed this weekend."

Meanwhile, a woman named Margarita - who has claimed to be Quinton's wife - has said that she i...