Morgan Freeman In ‘Good Spirits’
People magazine reports that actor Morgan Freeman, who most recently played Lucius Fox in Batman: The Dark Knight, is in “good spirits” despite being hospitalized in a Memphis, TN medical center (he was airlifted from Mississippi after his accident there) after suffering a pretty heinous car accident this past Sunday night. Here is a pic of Freeman’s rolled vehicle and an official statement released by Freeman’s rep that updates the actor’s condition:
Morgan Freeman is in good spirits and is planning to have surgery after sustaining injuries in a car accident Sunday night, the actor’s rep said in a statement Monday afternoon.
“He has a broken arm, broken elbow and minor shoulder damage but he is in good spirits,” said Donna Lee. “He is going to have surgery this afternoon or tomorrow to correct the damage. He says he’ll be okay and is looking forward to a full recovery.”
The Dark Knight actor, 71, was listed in “serious” condition after a late-night car accident. Freeman was driving in Tallahatchie County when the accident happened at about 11:30 p.m., according to Mississippi Highway Patrol. He was removed from the wreck using the jaws of life, then airlifted from the accident scene to the Regional Medical Center at Memphis.
Wow! I’m not sure I was quite aware of the severity of his car accident … I had no idea he had to be removed from the wreckage with help from the jaws of life. He’s very lucky that he only suffered the injuries that he did … even still, I imagine it can’t be easy for Morgan Freeman right now. He is such a positive man, I am wishing him a very speedy recovery and I am very much looking forward to the day when I can update his condition when he is finally able to be released from the hospital.
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August 5th, 2008 at 9:20 am
I totally LOVE Morgan Freeman and wish both him and his riding partner a speedy recovery. He has always been a top actor in my book. I could listen to that man speak forever…I would just love for him to tell me a story…he’s got a great story-telling voice.
BEST WISHES and GET WELL SOON!!
August 5th, 2008 at 9:25 am
Doesn’t it seem that everyone on the Dark Knight is getting hurt or having problems? It’s like a curse.
August 5th, 2008 at 9:45 am
Iris just proved my point from yesterday XD I knew someone would suggest that the Dark Knight is cursed :P
Seriously though that is one totaled car! It’s a miracle he didn’t escape with worse injuries!
August 5th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
lol Nicola, I’ve been thinking about it for a while! But after Morgan Freeman I’m like “woaaahhhh!” lol.
August 5th, 2008 at 12:58 pm
I love Morgan Freeman, without a doubt my favorite actor. This news upset me and I wish him a speedy recovery!!!!!
August 5th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
It does sound a little like a curse. I hope Morgan recovers quickly and completely!
August 5th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
What about the OTHER person in the car? They keep saying her condition is unknown….
I think thats a little unfair. It wasn’t just Morgan in the car. Yes, he’s the celebrity, but another life was a risk here.
I hope shes ok as well…
August 6th, 2008 at 1:07 pm
I sure hope Miss Daisy is OK too.
August 7th, 2008 at 10:46 pm
I wonder if Ms Meyer (former best friend of wife) was giving head when the car flipped. Just seems strange to me.