Hawkeye star Jeremy Renner thanked well-wishers for his or her “kind words” in his first publish to social media since his New Year’s Day snow plowing accident.
In a brief publish to Instagram, the place he shared a selfie reflecting some facial bruising, Renner wrote, “Thank you all for your kind words. Im (sic) too messed up now to type. But I send love to you all.”
Earlier on Tuesday, Samantha Mast, Renner’s publicist, offered extra particulars on the accident that landed Renner in hospital, saying the actor was close to his Nevada house, clearing driveways previous to the incident.
Renner was transferring snow from his driveway on Sunday, in order that his relations may depart his residence after they celebrated the vacations collectively, his consultant added.
Members of Renner’s household had been with him when the accident occurred.
The Reno Gazette Journal reported on Monday that Renner had been aiding a stranded motorist on the time of the accident, citing Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve.
Mast mentioned he was serving to clear a neighbour’s driveway.
More particulars about what led to the accident will likely be shared by the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office at a press briefing scheduled for Tuesday afternoon, Mast mentioned.
Renner stays hospitalised underneath intensive care.
He is recovering from surgical procedure after struggling “blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries,” a spokesperson for Renner beforehand instructed CNN.
The 51-year-old actor has thus far undergone two surgical procedures to deal with accidents he sustained within the accident, a supply near the actor instructed CNN.
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has mentioned its deputies responded to a “traumatic injury” involving Renner within the space of Mount Rose Highway in Reno.
Deputies discovered Renner injured and coordinated his transport to an space hospital, the Sheriff’s Office mentioned in a news launch, including that the actor was the one particular person concerned within the accident.
At the time of the accident, elements of western Nevada had been coated with snow.
Renner has shared a number of movies and photographs on his verified social media accounts exhibiting him in snowy situations, together with one Instagram video posted two weeks in the past by which the actor seems to be driving a snowplow.
“Jeremy’s family would like to express their gratitude to the incredible doctors and nurses looking after him, Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue, Washoe County Sheriff, Reno City Mayor Hillary Schieve and the Carano and Murdock families,” an announcement from his spokesperson learn.
“They are also tremendously overwhelmed and appreciative of the outpouring of love and support from his fans.”
Renner stars within the Paramount+ collection Mayor of Kingstown and is finest recognized for his function as Hawkeye in a number of Marvel Cinematic Universe movies.
His “Avengers” co-star Mark Ruffalo requested for prayers of assist for Renner on Monday.
“Prayers up for our brother @jeremyrenner on a full and speedy recovery,” Ruffalo posted on his Instagram tales.
“Please send healing goodness his way.”
