Ailing actor Jeremy Renner remains in good spirits after kicking off 2023 with a near-fatal snow plow accident.
He even demonstrated he can take a ribbing from Chris Evans, who made a cheeky comment about Renner's condition on Twitter.
Renner, an Academy Award-nominated actor who is known for playing Hawkeye as part of the Avengers in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, was rolled over by the snow removal vehicle on New Year's Day near his Reno, Nevada property.
He has since thanked concerned friends and fans for their support and updated them on social media.
Recently, he revealed he was continuing his recovery from home and started watching the second season of his latest project, Mayor of Kingstown, with his family.
Renner also disclosed he broke over 30 bones after he unsuccessfully tried to stop the PistenBully snowplow–which typically weighs at least 7 tons–from rolling over him.
He posted on his socials:
"I want to thank EVERYONE for their messages and thoughtfulness. Much love and appreciation to you all."
"These 30 plus broken bones will mend, grow stronger, just like the love and bond with family and friends deepens."
\u201cI want to thank EVERYONE for their messages and thoughtfulness. Much love and appreciation to you all. These 30 plus broken bones will mend , grow stronger, just like the love and bond with family and friends deepens\u201d— Jeremy Renner (@Jeremy Renner) 1674314035
Many of Renner's industry colleagues and fans sent their well wishes, but it was his Avengers cohort, Chris Evans–who played Captain America–who jokingly responded.
Evans tweeted:
"That’s one tough mf’er. Has anyone even checked on the snowcat???"
"Sending so much love."
\u201cThat\u2019s one tough mf\u2019er. Has anyone even checked on the snowcat???\n\nSending so much love \u2764\ufe0f\u201d— Chris Evans (@Chris Evans) 1674330263
Renner was amused to hear from Evans and wrote back:
"Love you brother…. I did check on the snow cat , she needs fuel."
\u201cLove you brother\u2026. I did check on the snow cat , she needs fuel. \ud83d\ude09\ud83d\ude02\u201d— Jeremy Renner (@Jeremy Renner) 1674332155
Fans were here for the good-natured interaction and continued sending Renner some love.
\u201c@JeremyRenner Besties forever. \n\nYou\u2019re stronger than you believe. \n\nYour big fan from India! Tkcr & hope u recover quickly soon enough mate.\u201d— Jeremy Renner (@Jeremy Renner) 1674332155
\u201c@JeremyRenner Superhero locker room chat. \ud83e\udd73\u201d— Jeremy Renner (@Jeremy Renner) 1674332155
\u201c@JeremyRenner Still got your sense of humor. Yeah, you\u2019re going to be just fine. \ud83d\ude09\u2764\ufe0f\u200d\ud83e\ude79\u201d— Jeremy Renner (@Jeremy Renner) 1674332155
Fans also expressed the snow plow was no match for their favorite Avenger.
\u201c@ChrisEvans The snowcat is groaning in the corner. It came off second best. @JeremyRenner is tougher\u201d— Chris Evans (@Chris Evans) 1674330263
\u201c@ChrisEvans @JeremyRenner Oh yeah. He turned that snowcat into a snowkitten.\u201d— Chris Evans (@Chris Evans) 1674330263
Fans declared Renner was the clear victor in the unexpected face-off: Hawkeye vs. Snowcat.
\u201c@ChrisEvans it lost the fight \ud83d\ude09\n\n\ud83d\udcaa @JeremyRenner\u201d— Chris Evans (@Chris Evans) 1674330263
\u201c@ChrisEvans he left it in a ditch\ud83d\udc4f\u201d— Chris Evans (@Chris Evans) 1674330263
\u201c@ChrisEvans Even if the snowcat is still limping along, maybe the rest of you should finish it off for Jeremy.\u201d— Chris Evans (@Chris Evans) 1674330263
While Renner's body is thankfully on a path to recovery, we're glad his spirit and sense of humor remain fully intact.
\u201c@JeremyRenner\u201d— Jeremy Renner (@Jeremy Renner) 1674332155
\u201c@JeremyRenner It's great to see you have humor and taking the time to heal and be with family.\nRehab is tough, but if a snow cat can't take you down, your physical therapy will be a piece of cake.\u201d— Jeremy Renner (@Jeremy Renner) 1674332155
At the time of the accident, Renner's rep Sam Mast said the actor was in critical but stable condition and suffered blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries.
The actor underwent two emergency surgeries.
Here's to a speedy recovery, Jeremy!
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