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Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman was in serious condition at a Memphis hospital after being involved in a car accident Sunday night, but did not suffer any "life-threatening" injuries, according to a friend.
The Jackson, Mississippi, Clarion-Ledger reported that Freeman's business partner, Bill Luckett of Clarksdale, visited Freeman at Memphis' Regional Medical Center.
"He's resting quietly and has some fractures. Nothing life-threatening. Nothing permanent," Luckett told the newspaper. "He's in good spirits, but he's in some pain."
Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman was in serious condition at a Memphis hospital after being involved in a car accident Sunday night, but did not suffer any "life-threatening" injuries, according to a friend.
The Jackson, Mississippi, Clarion-Ledger reported that Freeman's business partner, Bill Luckett of Clarksdale, visited Freeman at Memphis' Regional Medical Center.
"He's resting quietly and has some fractures. Nothing life-threatening. Nothing permanent," Luckett told the newspaper. "He's in good spirits, but he's in some pain."
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Actor Morgan Freeman suffers broken arm, other injuries in Mississippi car wreck
By Hank Dudding (Contact), Memphis Commercial Appeal
Originally published 11:09 a.m., August 4, 2008
Updated 03:24 p.m., August 4, 2008
Memphis-born actor Morgan Freeman was hospitalized at the Regional Medical Center at Memphis in serious condition today after a late-night car accident near his home in Mississippi.
A woman in the car with Freeman, Demaris Meyer, 48, of Memphis, was also injured in the one-car crash.
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There was no information on her condition, although both were conscious at the scene.
The wreck occurred in rural Tallahatchie County, about 90 miles south of Memphis.
Freeman, 71, was driving Meyer’s 1997 Nissan Maxima eastbound on Miss. 32 at about 11:30 p.m. Sunday when the car left the road and flipped several times, said Sgt. Ben Williams of the Mississippi Highway Patrol.
“He just told them he ran off the road,” said Williams.
Rescue workers used the Jaws of Life to extricate the victims, a task that was made easier because the car landed upright, Williams said.
Freeman and Meyer were both wearing seatbelts.
Bill Luckett, a business partner of Freeman’s in the Ground Zero Blues Club chain, said the actor suffered a broken arm and some other injuries.
Luckett, who was with Freeman at the hospital today, said the actor needed surgery but would be OK.
A former law enforcement officer who lives on Miss. 32, saw the car flip.
“I was watching TV, and I heard the skid,” said Bill Rogers, 53. “I looked out the window and saw the car flipping head over end.”
The car landed in a ditch.
Rogers rushed out, shined a flashlight inside and saw both occupants unconscious.
He went back to his house and called 911.
When he returned Freeman and Meyer were conscious, but the doors were pinned shut.
The trunk was open. Herbs, spices, “lots of recipes” and garden tools were strewn everywhere.
Rescuers at the scene recognized the Oscar-winning actor immediately.
“We’re used to seeing Mr. Freeman around here,” said Rogers. “We all know him.”
Miss. 32 is a two-lane road with very narrow shoulders where the crash occurred, and Rogers said the road was slick from a rain that afternoon.
There was no indication that alcohol or drugs were involved, Williams said.
In a prepared statement, Shelby County Mayor A C Wharton paid tribute to the Memphis native.
“Even though he is a world-renowned figure, Morgan Freeman is still one of us, a Memphian at heart and a vital member of this community. Our prayers are with him as he recovers.”
Freeman currently stars as Lucius Fox in the latest Batman movie “The Dark Knight,” which was the top-grossing film at the box office nationwide for the third straight week. Freeman won an Oscar for his supporting role in 2004’s “Million Dollar Baby.”
Earlier this year, Freeman opened a Ground Zero Blues Club on Lt. George W. Lee Avenue in Memphis next to the Westin Downtown.
Commercial Appeal reporter Michael Donahue contributed to this story.
Actor Morgan Freeman suffers broken arm, other injuries in Mississippi car wreck
By Hank Dudding (Contact), Memphis Commercial Appeal
Originally published 11:09 a.m., August 4, 2008
Updated 03:24 p.m., August 4, 2008
Memphis-born actor Morgan Freeman was hospitalized at the Regional Medical Center at Memphis in serious condition today after a late-night car accident near his home in Mississippi.
A woman in the car with Freeman, Demaris Meyer, 48, of Memphis, was also injured in the one-car crash.
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There was no information on her condition, although both were conscious at the scene.
The wreck occurred in rural Tallahatchie County, about 90 miles south of Memphis.
Freeman, 71, was driving Meyer’s 1997 Nissan Maxima eastbound on Miss. 32 at about 11:30 p.m. Sunday when the car left the road and flipped several times, said Sgt. Ben Williams of the Mississippi Highway Patrol.
“He just told them he ran off the road,” said Williams.
Rescue workers used the Jaws of Life to extricate the victims, a task that was made easier because the car landed upright, Williams said.
Freeman and Meyer were both wearing seatbelts.
Bill Luckett, a business partner of Freeman’s in the Ground Zero Blues Club chain, said the actor suffered a broken arm and some other injuries.
Luckett, who was with Freeman at the hospital today, said the actor needed surgery but would be OK.
A former law enforcement officer who lives on Miss. 32, saw the car flip.
“I was watching TV, and I heard the skid,” said Bill Rogers, 53. “I looked out the window and saw the car flipping head over end.”
The car landed in a ditch.
Rogers rushed out, shined a flashlight inside and saw both occupants unconscious.
He went back to his house and called 911.
When he returned Freeman and Meyer were conscious, but the doors were pinned shut.
The trunk was open. Herbs, spices, “lots of recipes” and garden tools were strewn everywhere.
Rescuers at the scene recognized the Oscar-winning actor immediately.
“We’re used to seeing Mr. Freeman around here,” said Rogers. “We all know him.”
Miss. 32 is a two-lane road with very narrow shoulders where the crash occurred, and Rogers said the road was slick from a rain that afternoon.
There was no indication that alcohol or drugs were involved, Williams said.
In a prepared statement, Shelby County Mayor A C Wharton paid tribute to the Memphis native.
“Even though he is a world-renowned figure, Morgan Freeman is still one of us, a Memphian at heart and a vital member of this community. Our prayers are with him as he recovers.”
Freeman currently stars as Lucius Fox in the latest Batman movie “The Dark Knight,” which was the top-grossing film at the box office nationwide for the third straight week. Freeman won an Oscar for his supporting role in 2004’s “Million Dollar Baby.”
Earlier this year, Freeman opened a Ground Zero Blues Club on Lt. George W. Lee Avenue in Memphis next to the Westin Downtown.
Commercial Appeal reporter Michael Donahue contributed to this story.
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He brings an inner dignity to every role he takes...
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I'm glad to hear they will be alright, and the injuries were not as serious as first thought.
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The passenger/owner of the car involved in Morgan Freeman’s accident this weekend has been revealed in the above pic. She is the Demaris Meyer whose car Morgan was driving at the time of the accident. According to TMZ, Demaris is a very close friend of Morgan’s wife Myrna and is often seen at their house for get-togethers. And after yesterday’s horrible car crash, celebs are outpouring their prayers to him. Rev. Diddy even offered his prayers via paparazzi video. And Morgan’s reps gave the following statement about his condition:
“He has a broken arm, broken elbow and minor shoulder damage but he is in good spirits. 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.”
Get well soon Mr. Freeman.
The passenger/owner of the car involved in Morgan Freeman’s accident this weekend has been revealed in the above pic. She is the Demaris Meyer whose car Morgan was driving at the time of the accident. According to TMZ, Demaris is a very close friend of Morgan’s wife Myrna and is often seen at their house for get-togethers. And after yesterday’s horrible car crash, celebs are outpouring their prayers to him. Rev. Diddy even offered his prayers via paparazzi video. And Morgan’s reps gave the following statement about his condition:
“He has a broken arm, broken elbow and minor shoulder damage but he is in good spirits. 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.”
Get well soon Mr. Freeman.
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Hostile;2174903 said:
the crew member died during a car stunt scene and Bale was arrested over an argument with his sister and mother that the people of whales (i think thats where it took place at his birth place) called it assault (apparently yelling is assault?)
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tomson75;2176582 said:
your kidding?
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DallasFanSince86;2175723 said:
I get nervous when I come to the off topic section... I dont want to see any bad suprises in the thread title.
Good guy.. .real good guy... was great in Million Dollar Baby, Shawshank.. etc.
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Nice man. I've met him twice and he's very cool with the "peons" of the world. Glad he's going to be OK.
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the kid 05;2176590 said:
Nope. Yelling with a threat of bodily harm or interference can be considered Assault.
Love me some Freeman. Top ten actors of all time for me. Glad to hear he's going to be OK. I'll be a very sad man when we lose him.
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Morgan Freeman & Wife Of 24 Years Divorcing!
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Hot damn! The newest residents of Splitville Lane are bringing a whole lot of interesting happenings. Sources are reporting that actor Morgan Freeman and his wife of 24 years Myrna Colly-Lee are in the midst of a divorce and, according to Morgan’s attorneys, they have been separated since December ‘07. Wow. Even more interesting, the pic above was actually taken just this past April at a Broadway opening.
This news comes only days after Morgan’s near death experience of a car crash in his home state of Mississippi not far from his home he owns with Myrna. And if you’re were thinking it was suspicious (like me) that he was driving Miss Daisy’s his friend Demaris Meyer’s car with her in the passenger seat back to his home at the time of the accident…but you just didn’t think it was the time to say anything (like me again)…me thinks our suspicions have been confirmed. At first sources said this Demaris was a friend of both Myrna and Morgan, but now sources are saying she really is just Morgan’s “friend”. Interesting.
In good news, Morgan’s reps say he is doing much better since the accident and is now up and walking around.
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Morgan Freeman & Wife Of 24 Years Divorcing!
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Hot damn! The newest residents of Splitville Lane are bringing a whole lot of interesting happenings. Sources are reporting that actor Morgan Freeman and his wife of 24 years Myrna Colly-Lee are in the midst of a divorce and, according to Morgan’s attorneys, they have been separated since December ‘07. Wow. Even more interesting, the pic above was actually taken just this past April at a Broadway opening.
This news comes only days after Morgan’s near death experience of a car crash in his home state of Mississippi not far from his home he owns with Myrna. And if you’re were thinking it was suspicious (like me) that he was driving Miss Daisy’s his friend Demaris Meyer’s car with her in the passenger seat back to his home at the time of the accident…but you just didn’t think it was the time to say anything (like me again)…me thinks our suspicions have been confirmed. At first sources said this Demaris was a friend of both Myrna and Morgan, but now sources are saying she really is just Morgan’s “friend”. Interesting.
In good news, Morgan’s reps say he is doing much better since the accident and is now up and walking around.