Jeremy Renner, who portrayed Hawkeye in the Marvel Avengers films, was in "critical but stable" condition in a Nevada hospital on Monday, a day after sustaining a "traumatic injury" while shoveling snow, his publicist and local officials said.
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What Really Happened To Jeremy Renner?
Samantha Mast, Jeremy Renner’s publicist, told the press on Sunday:
“As of now, we can confirm Jeremy is in critical but stable condition with injuries suffered after experiencing a weather-related accident while plowing snow earlier today.”
She added that the family of Jeremy Renner was with him and shared that the actor was receiving “excellent care.”
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The Oscar-nominated actor has appeared in many Marvel films, two "Mission: Impossible" films, "Arrival," "American Hustle," and "28 Weeks Later." In 2011, Jeremy Renner was nominated for an Academy Award for best actor for his performance in "The Hurt Locker" and for best-supporting actor for "The Town."
According to the Reno Gazette-Journal, Jeremy Renner has owned a residence in Washoe County, Nevada, for many years. On December 31st, this region of northern Nevada experienced considerable snowfall. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch for the area over the weekend.
Jeremy Renner, in December, shared updates on social media when the area got large amounts of snow. “Lake Tahoe snowfall is no joke,” the Avengers star tweeted last month, alongside a snap of a vehicle covered in snow.
Officials issued a travel advisory for the Sierra Nevada over the weekend, warning of slippery roads and winter weather driving conditions. On Sunday morning, a local official revealed Jeremy Renner had a "traumatic injury" and was evacuated to a nearby hospital via medical helicopter.
Around 9 a.m., the Washoe County Sheriff's Office issued a statement stating it "responded to a traumatic injury in the vicinity of Mt. Rose Highway in Reno, Nevada." It was said that Jeremy Renner was the only one engaged in the incident being probed.
Jeremy Renner Death Hoax Debunked
Following the reports that Jeremy Renner experienced a weather-related accident on Sunday, some netizens spread dubious claims that the Avengers actor was dead already. Luckily, a representative for Renner was quick to confirm that he is alive and is presently “receiving excellent care.”
This is not the first time Jeremy Renner has become a victim of a death hoax. In fact, news about his alleged demise in 2022 caused quite a stir among fans across the globe. However, it was debunked and considered the latest in a string of celebrity death reports.
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