Morgan Freeman injured in car accident - "serious condition"

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Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman is in hospital after being injured in a car accident in Mississippi.

Kathy Stringer, from the Regional Medical Center in Memphis, says the 71-year-old is in a serious condition.

Ashley Norris, manager of the Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale that is owned by Freeman, confirmed the actor had been in an accident.

A spokesman for Mississippi highway Patrol, where the crash happened, said a statement would be released shortly.

BBC.

 

[PlaceofDis]

thats sad. i hope hes okay. was always enjoyable on screen imo.

 

[BoyBach]

(If (when) the World Ends™, I want Morgan Freeman to be the person who tells me.)

Here's hoping he makes a full and quick recovery and resumes his excellent acting career.

 

[Ntombi]

Yikes.

Here's to a full and speedy recovery.

 

[Fearless Leader]

i love his work, i hope he gets better soon.

 

[obeygiant]

Get busy livin', Morgan!

 

[soberbrain]

He's a very talented actor. I hope he has a quick recovery.

 

[echeck]

Get busy livin', Morgan!

Excellent reference!

I've always really enjoyed his work too. I hope he pulls through!

 

[Phil A.]

Fantastic actor - he's one of those rare actors that can make a mediocre film good and a good film brilliant.
I hope he makes a full and speedy recovery.

 

[skunk]

Apparently it's a broken arm and a broken shoulder, so it's not too serious.

 

[Cleverboy]

Whew!

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.

A passenger, identified by police as Demaris Meyer, was also in the car with Freeman.

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20216859,00.html
Seems so freaky though. Ledger dies. Bale brought up on assault charges. Freeman in serious car crash. I guess we'll have to wait and see how this plays out for the rest of the cast. Hopefully there's not a curse going around. Not to start any rumors or anything. I loved The Bucket List.

~ CB

 

[benmrii]

Azeem (Morgan Freeman): No man controls my destiny. Especially not one who attacks downwind and reeks of garlic.

Get better soon, hoss.

 

[donga]

he had a good sense of humor during the rescue. he'll be alright and back making movies in no time...

 

[alphaod]

Hope the guy is a okay; good man.