The incredible story of actor Jeremy Renner’s near-fatal snowplow accident is one of resilience and courage. On New Year’s Day 2021, Renner was helping his family move snow with a Snowcat when he was thrown from the vehicle after forgetting to put on the brake. The accident resulted in 30 broken bones and severe injuries that left Renner considering end-of-life decisions.
First responders, including Renner’s neighbor Barb Fletcher and her partner Richard Kovatch, were on the scene and feared Renner had passed away. Renner’s rib cage was rebuilt with metal and he has metal plates in his face to keep his damaged eye socket intact. He also has rubber bands and screws holding his jaw together and is learning to speak again.
Renner recently sat down with Diane Sawyer for his first wide-ranging interview since the accident, where he discussed his injuries and the accident itself. He also discussed the outpouring of support he received from fans and other movie stars, including Chris Evans and Chris Pratt.
Renner’s resilience and courage in the face of such a traumatic experience is truly inspiring. His TV series, Mayor of Kingstown, returned on January 15 and the key art toned down his character’s facial scars in the wake of his real-life accident.
Jeremy Renner’s story of courage and resilience is one that will stay with us for a long time. After a near-fatal snowplow accident left him with 30 broken bones and severe injuries, Renner faced his recovery with courage and strength. He discussed his injuries and the accident itself in his first wide-ranging interview since the accident, and discussed the outpouring of support from fans and other movie stars. His TV series, Mayor of Kingstown, returned on January 15, and the key art toned down his character’s facial scars in the wake of his real-life accident. This story of courage and resilience is an inspiration to all.