Atlanta resident, 'Blind Side' actor Quinton Aaron on life support

Quinton Aaron arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of "Transcendence" at the Westwood Regency Village Theater on Thursday, April 10, 2014. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)

Atlanta actor Quinton Aaron, best known for his work in the locally-filmed blockbuster “The Blind Side,” is fighting for his life.

According to a GoFundMe page set up by Veterans Aid Network, the performer is currently hospitalized and has been placed on life support due to a severe blood infection.

“As he fights for his life, his family is facing an immense emotional and financial burden — including mounting medical-related expenses, ongoing living costs, and the uncertainty of how long this road to recovery may be,” the post reads.