After the infamous snow plow accident that nearly took his life, Jeremy Renner has finally opened up on the accident, his trauma, and his road to recovery in the latest interview with Diane Sawyer. The MCU actor's words have brought fans together to talk about family, love, and survival since Renner's accident.
Following days full of worry, it was finally announced that Jeremy Renner is no longer in danger. After recovering from this life-altering event, the actor recently appeared in an interview that aired on Walt Disney Co's ABC network on Thursday, April 6, 2023.
Jeremy Renner revealed in this interview that he was riding the snow plow to pull one of his family's trucks out of the snow and onto the pavement. In an emotional moment, he revealed that it was his fault. The MCU actor said:
"You shouldn’t be outside the vehicle when you’re operating it, you know what I mean? It's like driving a car with one foot out of the car...But it is what it was,...And it’s my mistake, and I paid for it."
As it happens, the interview and subsequent revelations got fans talking about the emotional journey and trauma that the Oscar-nominated actor faced.
Jeremy Renner's latest interview on ABC has fans tearing up
This new interview has given fans a glimpse of a Jeremy Renner that not many are familiar with. While he is well-known for his well-mannered and interactive nature, in this rare interview, the MCU actor opened up like never before.
Renner fell prey to the snow plow when he realized that it could roll back and hurt his nephew and tried to stop it. This caused the actor to break over 30 bones, leading to a life-threatening injury. He also added in the interview:
"If I was there on my own, that would have been a horrible way to die. And surely I would have. Surely...But I wasn't alone. It was my nephew. Sweet Alex."
Moreover, what seems to have gotten to the audience may be the revelation that Renner had written a goodbye note to his family while lying on the hospital bed, thinking that he may not make it back. He revealed:
"So I'm writing down notes on my phone (which are the) last words to my family..."
Following the ABC interview, many fans came forward to talk about this emotional segment and how it affected them on social media sites.
This love and support from fans might have also played a role in the actor's determination to recover.
Following his accident, Renner is now set to make his first Hollywood appearance in the red carpet event of Rennervations.