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Jeremy Renner Celebrating his 52nd birthday with a thank you message to his medical team. The actor continues to recover from injuries sustained in a snowplow accident.
“Thank you to the renowned medical ICU team for starting this journey,” Renner wrote in the image. shared to his Instagram story. A snapshot shows the actor in a hospital bed surrounded by medical professionals.
Posting later on Friday marks the third update since Renner’s hospitalization. After being crushed by a snowplow near his home in Nevada on New Year’s Day, he underwent two surgeries for blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries. was clearing snow from, his publicist previously told CNN.
Renner also shared a short video of supporters dancing to 50 Cent’s “In Da Club” to wish him a happy birthday and thank him for “birthday love.”
Several other actors also sent birthday wishes to Renner. “Sending lots of love your way.”
Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balam said at a press conference Tuesday that the engine-powered Snowcat, Renner’s snow blower, began rolling while Renner was not in the driver’s seat. Balaam said he was injured. Renner’s family was with him when he was injured.
Authorities received a 911 call regarding the incident on New Year’s morning. The highway was closed due to severe winter weather. Due to bad weather, a helicopter was used to transport Renner to the hospital.
