BREAKING: Morgan Freeman Airlifted to Hospital After Car Crash
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WREG-TV in Memphis is reporting that actor Morgan Freeman was airlifted to The Med hospital in "critical condition" following a car crash in Mississippi late last night. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, the actor's car reportedly went off Highway 32 in Tallahatchie County at around 11:30PM and "flipped several times." A woman in the car with Freeman was also taken to The Med. WREG says they were told by police Freeman may have fallen asleep at the wheel.
TMZ reports that, according to their source, Freeman was "sitting up and talking at the hospital" following the crash, that the actor suffered some broken ribs and injured knees, and that his female passenger had to be cut out of the car using the Jaws of Life, but that she's also okay.
Freeman lives in Mississippi, where he took time out of his busy filming schedule in February to give a boost to the Oxford Film Festival as a surprise guest, showing up at the fest's first screening to kick things off with some words of encouragement for the fest and attending filmmakers, and encouraged the local audience to continue their support of independent film.
The venerable actor was most recently seen in box office smash The Dark Knight as Lucius Fox, and IMDb lists numerous projects in pre-and-post production on his slate. We here at Cinematical hope that Freeman will be okay, and we thank Michelle Emmanuel at Oxford Film Festival for letting us know about the accident this morning. We'll keep you posted throughout the day as we have updates for you, in the meantime, we'll be keeping Freeman in our thoughts and prayers.
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8-04-2008 @ 1:46PM
SACK said...
PRAYING FOR A SPEEDY RECOVERY. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FREEMAN FAMILY.
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8-05-2008 @ 7:01PM
theresa said...
my prayers and thoughts are with morgan freeman and his family. I hope for a speedy recovery.
8-04-2008 @ 2:35PM
helen said...
I am shocked! such a wonderful actor, I am praying everything will be ok for him and his family......... keep us posted!
I Live in Mexico but have seen most of his movies......... he is a very charming man......
thanks
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8-04-2008 @ 8:29PM
howard s stern said...
hope all turns out well.i would very much like to see more of your movie in the future
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8-04-2008 @ 3:13PM
Armida said...
We are all praying for you, we love you, you are the BEST. I watch one of your movies daily. God bless.
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8-04-2008 @ 3:06PM
anne said...
I am so hoping Morgan will be ok. He is such a great man and a wonderful actor. He is absolutely my favorite. God Speed, Morgan
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8-04-2008 @ 3:31PM
Rhonda said...
Mr. Freeman,
I am relieved to hear that you will be okay. I need to see you in a few more of your wonderful films before you leave us. You are one of the finest actors of my generation.
Please get well soon, my spirit is one of many who call to you to be well.
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8-04-2008 @ 3:32PM
LordPaul said...
He has to be ok!
He's like the nice old man that always has a wise & soothing word to say about stuff.
Get Well Soon, Sir!
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8-04-2008 @ 4:06PM
Charlotte said...
Dear Morgan!
It is with great emotion that I read that you are in hospital. I can´t stop crying. Please get well soon.
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8-04-2008 @ 5:47PM
Lisa Palmer said...
Dear Mr. Freeman,
I hope and pray that you and your friend recover quickly. I look forward to seeing you in many more films in the future. You are a wonderful actor and guessing you are also a wonderful person, too. Bless you.
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8-04-2008 @ 4:20PM
Scott Weinberg said...
Aw man. I really hope he recovers quickly. Too cool a man to be saddled with pain and misery.
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8-12-2008 @ 10:38AM
Dee Cregg said...
Dear Mr. Freeman,
God Speed
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
You are such an amazing soul to us.
You are in the palm of God's kind hands.
Peace & Luv to you and your family
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8-04-2008 @ 6:25PM
Eric said...
I was shocked to hear you had gotten in a car accident. I hope you recover well also with your passenger..I hope she recovers well too. Take care of yourself, Morgan!
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8-04-2008 @ 6:17PM
Sharon said...
Mr. Freeman;
I will pray for your speedy and complete recovery and also for your friend.
I have watched many of your movies and have enjoyed your work for years. We just purchased 'The Bucket List' and we've watched it about 3 times already.
God bless you and God-Speed on your recovery.
Sharon
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8-04-2008 @ 9:15PM
Cray said...
Speedy recovery for Mr. Morgan and passenger. May your health return to you.
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8-05-2008 @ 2:17AM
Peter Maat said...
You are in me and my wife's prayers, I hope for a speedy recovery for you.
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8-04-2008 @ 10:49PM
SAMANTHA WATKINS said...
My heart hurts to hear this about someone i have grown to Love and Admire for many years. When my mom told me about this, i was in such shock!!! Morgan, you and your family and friends are in my Prayers. You are Loved!!
Samantha Watkins
Euless, TX
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8-05-2008 @ 12:39AM
Brian Freeman said...
No relation though I wish I was. Your are one the finest American actors there ever was and I am saddened to hear of your misfortune. I know you will recover and continue to amaze us with your gift, the gift of making us believe. You can't go yet; your work is not finished here. You are in our prayers. Get well soon.
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8-05-2008 @ 6:24AM
aslam siddiqui said...
Dear mr.freeman,sir i am one of your countless fans in india.the image of yours looking at the caged bear in unfinished life will live with me forever.i pray to ALLAH for your speedy recovery.
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8-07-2008 @ 3:31PM
Luis Miguel said...
Im calling from portugal and i heard about the accident of mr Morgan Freeman and i hope he get's better soon.I like very much your films and i expect to see much more.God bless you.
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