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Renner's New Lease: Snowplow Trauma Reshapes Actor's Life
24 Jul
Summary
- Actor Jeremy Renner survived a near-fatal snowplow accident in early 2023.
- The incident resulted in over 30 broken bones and major surgeries.
- Renner's memoir, 'My Next Breath,' details his recovery and changed perspective.
Actor Jeremy Renner is embracing a new perspective on life following a near-fatal snowplow accident on New Year's Day 2023. While attempting to save his nephew, Renner was critically injured by the vehicle himself. The incident left him with more than 30 broken bones and significant chest trauma, necessitating multiple surgeries.
His experience is now chronicled in his 2025 memoir, "My Next Breath." Renner initially hesitated to write about the event but felt compelled to share its lasting impact. The book explores how his brush with death has reshaped his outlook on life and his approach to his career.
Prior to this, Renner was widely recognized for roles in films like "The Town" and his portrayal of Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He currently stars in "Mayor of Kingstown," a series set to conclude with its fifth season. The show's continuation and Renner's return were uncertain after his accident, but both have since resumed.
