Morgan Freeman: Hand 'Paralyzed' Following Car Crash

Access Hollywood - January 23, 2009 11:15 AM PST
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Five months after a serious car crash in Mississippi, Morgan Freeman is still without the use of his left hand.

When Access caught up with the Oscar winner on Thursday night at the Living Legends of Aviation event in Hollywood, Freeman revealed his hand is still paralyzed.

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"I wound up with a lot of nerve damage in my arm, so the hand is still paralyzed," Freeman told Access. "So until the nerves get down there..."

As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, the actor and friend Demaris Meyer were involved in an accident last August that saw his vehicle flip over, while heading to Freeman's home in Charleston, Mississippi.

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Following the crash, Freeman underwent surgery to repair his broken arm, broken elbow and minor shoulder damage.

When it came to this year's Oscar nominations, Freeman, who won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his work in 2004's "Million Dollar Baby," had nothing but praise for his late "Dark Knight" co-star Heath Ledger , who is now up for the same award.

"He actually was 'The Dark Knight,' so yeah, we knew he was going to get it," Freeman added. "Now hopefully they'll give it to him."

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  • denisespurlock
    You have been my favorite actor for several years. Keep your spirits up and don't let the haters get you done.
    report abuseposted October 23, 2009 9:59 AM PDT
  • denisespurlock
    You have been my favorite actor for several years. Keep your spirits up and don't let the haters get you done.
    report abuseposted October 23, 2009 9:59 AM PDT
  • denisespurlock
    You have been my favorite actor for several years. Keep your spirits up and don't let the haters get you done.
    report abuseposted October 23, 2009 9:59 AM PDT
  • Pott T
    HE'S A HO! Now he's a ho with a paralyzed hand. Used to be impressed with him - not anymore. Just another "whore" of an actor & he ain't all that great of an actor anymore--plays the same roles all the time. His earlier stuff was good - but getting real tired of him doing "gravitas" for white folks. He doesn't dese
    report abuseposted March 24, 2009 12:36 PM PDT
  • I know one thing. Hot rails of meth will sure as hell paralyze a hand or two!
    report abuseposted January 23, 2009 9:22 PM PST
  • StreetPeaches
    A truly remarkable actor. I wish him well.
    report abuseposted January 23, 2009 1:24 PM PST
  • Bren
    Really sad,I hope he gets totally well.Good luck and God Bless,Morgan.
    report abuseposted January 23, 2009 1:19 PM PST
  • truthful
    luv his work.
    report abuseposted January 23, 2009 12:53 PM PST
  • the big stogazz
    MORGAN FREEMAN ONE OF THE ALL TIME GREAT ACTORS. THE MAN CAN PLAY THE ROLE . WITH THE BEST OF THEM.
    report abuseposted January 23, 2009 12:00 PM PST

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