Morgan Freeman seriously hurt in car accident

[tpsbmam]

Source: MSNBC

Academy Award winning actor Morgan Freeman was seriously injured in a car accident in Mississippi on Sunday night according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol.

Police report that Freeman, 71, was driving eastbound on Highway 32 near the town of Ruleville, Miss., around 11:30 p.m. when his car left the road and flipped several times.

Police say Freeman and a female passenger had to be extracted from the vehicle and the actor was flown to a hospital in Memphis, Tenn., where he was listed in serious condition. There was no word on the condition of the passenger.

TMZ.com is reporting that state troopers say "The Dark Knight" star was talking at the scene of the accident.

Read more: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26010759/

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My CBS news alert (no story there yet) said he was in critical condition.

Love him. Keeping everything crossed for him!

[jus_the_facts]

1. Awww damn...hope they're both gonna be all right.

:(

[roguevalley]

50. blogs say he was conscious and he broke an arm and shoulder

they expect him to be well.

[Dogtown]

2. Very bad news

Morgan Freeman is a fine man.

[madeline_con]

3. I love Freeman, and hope he's o.k.

Godspeed on a recovery!

[pleah]

4. Hope he is alright.

:-(

[my2sense]

5. Terrible news

In my thoughts and prayers.

[Swagman]

6. get well Morgan !! wonderful actor

[TheDebbieDee]

7. I'm sending positive energy in your direction, Mr. Freeman...........

I wish you a speedy recovery!

[David__77]

8. I love Morgan Freeman.

I hope he recovers fully and speedily.

[tpsbmam]

9. The CBS version.......

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/08/04/entertainment/main4319012.shtml

Actor Morgan Freeman is being treated at a Memphis, Tenn., hospital after a bad car crash.

The Mississippi Highway Patrol reports Freeman's car went off Highway 32 near in Tallahatchie County and flipped several times.

Freeman was air lifted to the Regional Medical Center at Memphis (The Med) in critical condition. A woman who was in the car was also taken to the Med.

The WREG-TV Web site reports Freeman may have fallen asleep at the wheel.

The popular Oscar-winning actor, 71, with an authoritative voice and calm demeanor, has grown into one of the most respected figures in modern cinema. He is currently appearing in the blockbuster Batman film "The Dark Knight."

[Hugabear]

10. The man is pure class, all the way around

Great actor, great person. He's always been among my favorite actors.

[chelsea0011]

11. One of the best actors around.

[devilgrrl]

12. Sending healing vibes Morgan's way.

Get well soon.

[GreenPartyVoter]

13. No! Not Easy Reader! I hope he will be ok

[rsmith6621]

14. Morgan Is A Great Person I had lunch with once

At a Wendy's in Memphis.....I wish the best for him and peace for his family in this time.

[TerribleLarryDingle]

15. I hope he recovers quickly

[Eurobabe]

16. Shit.shit.shit.

He is one of the greatest actors of our time. Please get well soon Morgan!!

[JNelson6563]

17. I will hope for the best.

I think Morgan Freeman is so great. Love, love, love that guy!

Julie

[Plucketeer]

18. Get well, Morgan

The world will be a lesser place without you.

[tpsbmam]

19. TMZ update......sounds more encouraging

http://www.tmz.com/2008/08/04/freeman-possibly-asleep-at-the-wheel/

Morgan Freeman may have fallen asleep at the wheel last night right before his bad car wreck.

The actor was driving on Highway 32 in Tallahatchie County when he apparently lost control, flipping his car several times.

WHBQ in Memphis is reporting Freeman was on his way home to Charleston when the smash-up happened. Bill Luckett, Freeman's friend and co-owner of Freeman's restaurant Madidi, said his buddy was sitting up and talking at the hospital.

One source tells TMZ that Freeman has broken several ribs and injured his knee. His female passenger, we're told, had to be cut out of the car using the Jaws of Life. A source says she's suffering from bumps and bruises, but is "all in all in good condition."

[Yavin4]

21. TMZ, Finally Useful

Who would have thought it possible?

[goclark]

23. Prayers for him and his traveling friend too

:hug:

[Vidar]

54. I'm very glad to hear that they appear to be all right.

[politicasista]

20. Thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Freeman

Great A list actor. Wish him a speedy recovery.

[d_b]

22. oh no! hope he recovers

been my favorite actor since I was 13.

[wryter2000]

24. Please, let them be okay

I adore Morgan Freeman. He's such a fabulous actor. I hope his passenger recovers fully, too.

[gateley]

25. Thanks, tpsbmam - the TMZ report is somewhat encouraging.

Thoughts and prayers coming your way, Morgan and friend. :hug:

[shanti]

26. one of my very favorite actors!

get well soon, mr. freeman~!

[FloridaJudy]

27. Great actor.

Here's hoping he makes a full recovery and continues to enrich our lives for many years to come.

[dbonds]

28. One of my favorite actors, sending good thoughts.

[Rhiannon12866]

29. How awful! Just heard it on MSNBC, too! K&R.

It sounds very serious and he's not a young man. He's one of our few remaining great actors. Wishing him a complete return to good health...:-(

[Ian David]

30. Oh, no! I hope he's going to be okay.

Is it time yet to start an Urban Legend about that Batman movie being cursed?

[comtec]

31. GOD HIT BY CAR?! -Jim Carrey not available for comment

Oh Come on, you KNOW you were thinking it!!!

Seriously though, I'm sending him all my prayers "Dear God... please be OK!"
I think he's a great actor, and I'd be very unhappy if this was the last chapter written on him.
I hope these aren't his last revelations.

I really hope someone got at least a few giggles.
I really am worried about him, he's a great actor... but he is old.
I joke in honor of the late, great George burns, who was making jokes till the end. :cry:
god knows we need him, where has all the laughter in the world gone? :(

[shadowknows69]

32. E-Z Reader has to be ok!!!

[Maine-i-acs]

33. "Female Passenger" = Miss Daisy?

Hope she's OK too.

[Shine]

34. Healing vibes to Morgan!

He's beloved by many people. :loveya:

[qanda]

35. He is absolutely my favorite actor

I am praying that he makes a full recovery.

[crimsonblue]

36. Oh noes!

[superconnected]

37. Very best wishes to both for a speedy recovery.

For Mr. Freeman.



For the female passenger.

[Dover]

38. Morgan Freeman critically injured in car crash

Source: TimesOnLine




Oscar winning actor Morgan Freeman is in a "serious condition" in hospital today after a car accident in Mississippi.

The 71-year-old Hollywood veteran was driving on a freeway near his home at around 11.30pm on Sunday when his car left the road and flipped over several times, according to police.

The actor, who co-starred in the latest Hollywood blockbuster The Dark Knight, and an unidentified female passenger had to be cut out of the vehicle before they were air-lifted to Regional Medical Centre in Memphis.

Kathy Stringer, spokeswoman for the hospital, said he was listed as being in a serious condition. The medical state of his passenger is not known...cont'd



Read more: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article4459654.ece

[OhioChick]

39. Damn

I hope he's okay....he's one of my fav actors.

[babylonsister]

40. Critical is really, really bad. Freeman is only really bad=serious.

Just sayin'...

[Mabus]

41. I've been a fan of his since Electric Company

I hope he has a speedy and complete recovery.

[davidinalameda]

56. me too!

that's where I first saw Rita Moreno as well

I loved that show

[ChazII]

57. Another fan from the Electric Co. Days

Prayers are with him, his passenger and the medical team.

[Mabus]

61. I couldn't wait for Sesame Street to be over

The Electric Company was one of my favorite shows. My younger brothers were hooked on Sesame Street but I'd wait for the Electric Company to come on. It was a lot of fun to watch. They had so many talented people on it.

As for Rita Moreno, she was hot. I had such a big crush on her. I thought she was absolutely the most beautiful woman I had ever seen. I think that between my crush on Moreno and my then-current life goal of playing for the NFL my parents got suspicious of my sexual leanings. They were very cool about it. They sat me down and my mom explained that sometimes women liked women more than they liked me and that was okay. They did that from time to time for a while. It took me a few years to figure out what they were thinking. I was very lucky that they wanted to talk and be supportive. There are too many kids whose parents don't want to talk and turn their backs on their own kids. As it turned out, my crush was fleeting and I turned out to be a (non-breeding) breeder.

[Pavlovs DiOgie]

42. Yikes

I sure hope he recovers - he's a fine person and phenomenal actor.

[roguevalley]

43. he's a good man. this is awful news. be well, morgan.

[Duppers]

45. indeed, a VERY good man

And he's in the top 5 of my favorite actors.

Wishing him a recovery.


(I hate having such thoughts, but it's Mississippi, so I hope there was no foul play in that accident.)

[JeanGrey]

44. He's not critical. Listed as "serious". Read some broken

ribs and messed up his knee. He's sitting up and talking so I think he'll be fine. Amazing for a 71 year old.

[dysfunctional press]

46. if i were morgan freeman, i'd hire a little old white lady to drive me around, while i sat in back..

but that's just me.

i sure hope he's alright, and that he can get busy living again real soon.

[babylonsister]

47. Hahaha! Great suggestion! nt

[JerseygirlCT]

48. Heal quickly and well!

He's terrific.

[otohara]

49. Love Him Too

fingers crossed.

[LeftishBrit]

51. Best wishes to Morgan Freeman and to the passenger

Wishing both of them a good recovery.

He's a great actor!

[Norrin Radd]

52. Get better!

[tpsbmam]

53. NY Times Update: he's got some broken bones but he's okay....great news!!

His passenger was one of his wife's best friends -- she's fine and has been released from the hospital. Bumps and bruises, according to what I've seen.

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/arts/AP-People-Morgan-Freeman.html?_r=1&hp&oref=slogin

The actor ''has a broken arm, broken elbow and minor shoulder damage, but is in good spirits,'' according to a statement from Donna Lee, Freeman's publicist. A hospital spokeswoman said Freeman was in serious condition but would not discuss his injuries.

''He is having a little bit of surgery this afternoon or tomorrow to help correct the damage,'' Lee's statement said. ''He says he'll be OK and is looking forward to a full recovery.''

People can be truly great sometimes....and others, they can truly suck.

Bystanders converged on the accident scene trying to get a glimpse of the actor, McFerrin said.

When one person tried to snap a photo with a cell phone camera, Freeman joked, ''no freebies, no freebies,'' McFerrin said.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

59. Oh that's great news!

I'm so glad to hear it. Thanks for posting!

[calimary]

62. Yes, much appreciated! Thanks, 'cause I missed this. I love Morgan Freeman!

He has such class, elegance, gravitas. There's a good reason why this guy has been tapped to play God AND the President of the United States.

[CrazyDude]

55. He drives a 1997 Nissan Maxima?

Awesome!

[GoddessOfGuinness]

58. Sending good vibes his way...

He's one of my favorite actors.

C'mon Morgan...Hang in there and march like the penguins!

[file83]

60. Mee too - love and vibes out to Mr. Freeman!!!!

He is America's grandfather. He just makes everyone relax and feel good. Cool cat.

Get better Morgan Freeman!!