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Quinton Aaron Says He Woke From Coma and Learned His Wife Was Still Legally Married

The on-air account shows how medical decision-making in hospitals depends on a spouse’s legal status.

Overview

  • Aaron, in a Monday ABC News interview, said he awoke from a four-day coma after a January spinal stroke to learn his wife could not make choices for his care.
  • An attorney found records showing Margarita DeLeon remained married to a man she wed in 1992, which led his family to restrict her hospital access and authority.
  • DeLeon says she believed her earlier divorce was complete, and her husband filed for divorce in February after learning it was not finalized.
  • Aaron admits he never verified her status, calling that his biggest mistake, and he said he will do more due diligence in future relationships.
  • He is in intensive physical therapy in Atlanta and uses a wheelchair, with doctors projecting months to a year for walking again as he also manages diabetes.