Jeremy Rennerrisked his lifeto save his nephewwhen he suffered serious injuries in hisJan. 1 snowplow accident— and the Marvel actor would “do it again.”
In a sneak peek of his first interview since theincident, Renner, 52, speaks withDiane Sawyerabout what happened that day and how his life has been since.
When asked whether he remembers the pain, Renner said, “Oh, all of it. I was awake through every moment.”
After Sawyer, 77, reviewed his list of injuries — which includedmore than 30 broken bones— she asked him about the moment he said “I’m sorry” to his family in sign language when he couldn’t speak following his accident.
“Yeah … " Renner replied after a pause, getting emotional as he turned his head away.
But as the actor said, he “chose to survive,” adding, “You’re not gonna kill me. No way.”
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Jeremy Renner.ABC News
Renner previouslyunderwent multiple surgeriesafter surviving the accident at his property outside Reno, Nevada, onNew Year’s Day.
He was initially left in"critical but stable condition"after his snowplow (said to weigh at least 14,330 lbs.) ran him over while he washelping a family member get a “stuck” vehicleout of the snow.
“I’ve lost a lot of flesh and bone in this experience, but I’ve been refueled and refilled with love and titanium,” he told Sawyer.
Asked whether he sees “the same face” as before the accident when he looks in the mirror now, Renner smiled and said, “Nah, I see a lucky man.”
Diane Sawyer and Jeremy Renner.ABC News
Renner has been keeping fans updated on his rehabilitation since the accident. On Sunday, he shared a recovery update, posting a video of himselfwalking on a treadmill with some assistance.
“I now have to find OTHER things to occupy my timeso my body can recoverfrom my will,” theHawkeyestar wrote on Twitter, along with the captions “#mindful,” “#intended” and “#recovery.”
In February, Renner’s Marvel costarEvangeline Lillysaid she visited the actor at his home, andhis progress and spirits surprised herafter hearing about the serious accident.
She remarked on how “incredibly brave and strong” he is, and said he was using a wheelchair around the house while laughing with friends.
Lilly, 43, toldAccessat the time, “He’smade of something really tough, that guy. You’ve always been able to see that in him. He is recovering incredibly, and I’m so grateful.”
Renner isplanning to attend the premiereof his new Disney+ reality seriesRennervationson April 11, which will mark his first public event since the accident.
TheAvengersstar will make an appearance at the Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles for a screening and live Q&A portion, according to a press release. There will also be an “immersive block party” afterward, themed to the new series.
Jeremy Renner: The Diane Sawyer Interviewairs Thursday, April 6, at 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT on ABC.
source: people.com
