Jeremy Renner bravely shows off scars.
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Jeremy Renner isn’t holding back after his accident.
January 2023 snowplow accident left Renner fighting for life.
The snowplow accident, which occurred in January 2023, left Renner fighting for his life.
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A freak mishap while helping a stranded motorist in his Lake Tahoe neighborhood, Renner was crushed by his 14,000-pound snowplow.
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He was airlifted to the hospital in critical condition, spending days on life support.
30+ broken bones and multiple surgeries for Renner.
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The accident resulted in over 30 broken bones and multiple surgeries.
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Recalling the incident, Renner describes the day as “beautiful, beautiful” despite the life-threatening injuries.
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“It was a beautiful day that could have been a really bad day,” he muses.
Near-death experience gives Renner new life perspective.
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The actor’s near-death experience gave him a new perspective on life and mortality.
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“I’m glad I’m here,” Renner says, emphasizing the importance of shared experiences with loved ones.
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“It’s eternal, and you take it with you.”
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He elaborates on his profound thoughts about life and death, saying, “It’s magnificent. It’s the mind’s eye. Not your vision.”
Profound thoughts on life and death from Renner.
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Renner’s poetic description of his near-death experience is both chilling and captivating.
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“You don’t need vision – you’re dead,” he continues. “Vision is part of the stupid body thing.”
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He adds, “What you can visualize with your eyes closed. It’s awesome. It’s awesome!”
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Renner shares that the accident taught him to accept love from his family and friends.
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“I’m a tough guy to love, I think?” he admits.
Renner realized depth of love from strangers.
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The “Hawkeye” star realized the depth of love people had for him, even from strangers.
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“There’s a lot of people that love me. And I had no idea.”
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Renner had to learn how to receive this overwhelming support, which wasn’t easy.
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“Why is this accident such a thing? But then I said, F–k, stop asking why. Just receive it.”
Jeremy Renner’s shirtless men’s health cover revealed.
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The “Mayor of Kingstown” star poses shirtless on the latest cover of Men’s Health magazine.
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He proudly displays the scars from his near-fatal snowplow accident.
Renner’s toned body and scars tell a story of survival.
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Renner’s toned physique and visible scars on his back, shoulders, and stomach tell a story of resilience.
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In the July/August issue, Renner opens up about how this harrowing experience has changed him.
Renner reflects on new physical scars.
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The 53-year-old actor reflects on his new physical scars.
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He contrasts them with the emotional scars he’s carried throughout his life.
Renner speaks on emotional and spiritual scars.
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“I never really had scars before,” Renner reveals in an accompanying video.
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“They were probably more emotional, spiritual scars, you know? And now there are some physical ones.”
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Renner’s candid reflections provide a raw and honest look at his journey to recovery.
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Famous for his role as Hawkeye, Renner now finds fame in his story of survival and strength.
Renner’s post-accident mantra.
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Renner’s post-accident mantra is clear: “The only thing we can control in our lives is our perspective.”
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He’s embracing this philosophy as he steps back into the spotlight, stronger and more resilient than ever.