Jeremy Renner celebrates 52nd birthday in hospital, thanks medical team
Giving thanks: Actor Jeremy Renner thanked the medical professionals who were helping him recover as he celebrated his 52nd birthday in the hospital. (Dimitrios Kambouris
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By Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Two-time Oscar-nominated actor Jeremy Renner celebrated his 52nd birthday on Saturday from his hospital bed, sending thanks on his social media account the previous day to his medical care team as he recovers from injuries sustained in a snowplow accident.
“Thank you renowned medical ICU team for beginning this journey,” Renner wrote on his Instagram story, according to CNN. The photo accompanying the post shows “The Avengers” star surrounded by medical personnel.
Renner thanked supporters for their “birthday love,” posting a brief video of supporters dancing to 50 Cent’s “In Da Club,” according to the cable news outlet.
The update was the third by the actor, who was injured on New Year’s Day when he was crushed by a snowplow, according to Fox News. Renner was clearing snow near his Nevada home when he was injured.
On Monday, Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve told the Reno Gazette-Journal that Renner was helping a motorist who was stranded outside of his home when he was run over by the snowplow.
During a Tuesday news conference, Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam said that Renner’s engine-powered vehicle began to roll away while the actor was not in the driver’s seat. He was injured as he tried to get back into the machine, Balaam said.
Renner “suffered blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries” in the accident, The New York Times reported.
Renner is a two-time Academy Award nominee for his roles in “The Hurt Locker” and “The Town,” according to The Associated Press. He is also known for playing Hawkeye in the Marvel movie and television franchise.
Jeremy Renner through the years SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 20: Jeremy Renner of Marvel Studios' 'Hawkeye' at the San Diego Comic-Con International 2019 Marvel Studios Panel in Hall H on July 20, 2019 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)
Jeremy Renner through the years HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 23: President of Marvel Studios/Producer Kevin Feige, Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, and Jeremy Renner attends the Marvel Studios' 'Avengers: Endgame' cast place their hand prints in cement at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX Forecourt at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on April 23, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images) (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)
Jeremy Renner through the years LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 22: Jeremy Renner attends the Los Angeles World Premiere of Marvel Studios' "Avengers: Endgame" at the Los Angeles Convention Center on April 23, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney) (Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)
Jeremy Renner through the years ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 05: (L-R) Paul Rudd, Scarlett Johansson, Robert Downey Jr., The Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO Bob Iger, Brie Larson, Chris Hemsworth and Jeremy Renner attend Avengers Universe Unites, a charity event to celebrate the donation of more than $5 million in cash and toys to nonprofits supporting children with critical illnesses, at Disney California Adventure Park on April 5, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Disney) (Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Disney)
Jeremy Renner through the years NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 11: Actors Jeremy Renner (L) and Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman attend the Bosideng front Row during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Gallery I at Spring Studios on September 11, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for NYFW: The Shows) (Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for NYFW: The Shows)
Jeremy Renner through the years CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 20: Director Taylor Sheridan and actors Jeremy Renner and Elizabeth Olsen attend the "Wind River" photocall during the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 20, 2017 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) (Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
Jeremy Renner through the years HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 26: Actors Chris Evans (L) and Jeremy Renner attend the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Jeremy Renner through the years HOLLYWOOD, CA - JANUARY 11: (L-R) Director Denis Villeneuve, Aviana Olea Le Gallo, Darren Le Gallo, actress Amy Adams and actor Jeremy Renner attend Amy Adams' star ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on January 11, 2017 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Jeremy Renner through the years NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 27: Actor Robert Downey, Jr. (L) and Jeremy Renner Join Marvel Entertainment Executives Ring The NYSE Opening Bell In Celebration Of "Marvel's Avengers: Age Of Ultron" at New York Stock Exchange on April 27, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images) (Brad Barket/Getty Images)
Jeremy Renner through the years SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 26: (L-R) Actors Josh Brolin, Jeremy Renner and Mark Ruffalo attend the Marvel Studios panel during Comic-Con International 2014 at San Diego Convention Center on July 26, 2014 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Jeremy Renner through the years LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 26: (L-R) Actress Lupita Nyong'o, actor Jeremy Renner, His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama and actress Eva Longoria attend The Lourdes Foundation "Leadership in the 21st Century" Event with His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama at the California Science Center on February 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Chris Weeks/Getty Images for The Lourdes Foundation) (Chris Weeks)
Jeremy Renner through the years NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 07: (L-R) Actors Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper, and Jeremy Renner speak on a panel at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on December 7, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images) (Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
Jeremy Renner through the years CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 24: (L-R) Director James Gray, actors Marion Cotillard and Jeremy Renner attend the 'The Immigrant' premiere during The 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on May 24, 2013 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) (Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
Jeremy Renner through the years HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 24: Cinematographer Claudio Miranda (C), winner of the Best Cinematography award for "Life of Pi," with presenters (L-R) Robert Downey Jr., Jeremy Renner, Samuel L. Jackson, Mark Ruffalo and Chris Evans, pose in the press room during the Oscars held at Loews Hollywood Hotel on February 24, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) (Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
Jeremy Renner through the years HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 24: Actors Paul Rudd and Jeremy Renner arrive at the Oscars at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 24, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images) (Michael Buckner/Getty Images)
Jeremy Renner through the years BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 12: Jeremy Renner signs autographs for fans as he attends the German premiere of "Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters" at the Kulturbrauerei on February 12, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures International) (Sean Gallup)
Jeremy Renner through the years DEAUVILLE, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 01: British actress Rachel Weisz and US actor Jeremy Renner (R) pose at 'The Bourne Legacy' Photocall during 38th Deauville American Film Festival on September 1, 2012 in Deauville, France. (Photo by Francois Durand/Getty Images) (Francois Durand/Getty Images)
Jeremy Renner through the years HOLLYWOOD, CA - MAY 02: Actress Scarlett Johansson and actor Jeremy Renner pose as Scarlett Johansson is honored with a star on The Hollywood Walk Of Fame on May 2, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) (Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
Jeremy Renner through the years SAN DIEGO - JULY 24: (L-R) Actors Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson, Jeremy Renner and Mark Ruffalo pose onstage at the Marvel Studios' "Captain America: The First Avenger" panel during Comic-Con 2010 at San Diego Convention Center on July 24, 2010 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Jeremy Renner through the years HOLLYWOOD - MARCH 07: Actors Jeremy Renner, Brian Geraghty and Anthony Mackie accept Best Picture award for "The Hurt Locker" onstage during the 82nd Annual Academy Awards held at Kodak Theatre on March 7, 2010 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Jeremy Renner through the years VENICE, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 04: Actor Jeremy Renner, director Kathryn Bigelow, actors Brian Geraghty and Anthony Mackie attend the 'Hurt Locker' premiere at the Sala Grande during the 65th Venice Film Festival on September 4, 2008 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) (Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
Jeremy Renner through the years SANTA MONICA, CA - FEBRUARY 24: Actress Rosario Dawson and actor Jeremy Renner sing onstage during the 22nd Annual Film Independent Spirit Awards held at Santa Monica Beach on February 24, 2007 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Jeremy Renner through the years PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 26: Actress Julia Stiles and actor Jeremy Renner attend the premiere of the film "A Little Trip To Heaven" during 2006 Sundance Film Festival January 26, 2006 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Getty Images) (Evan Agostini/Getty Images)
Jeremy Renner through the years BEVERLY HILLS, CA - OCTOBER 24: Actor Jeremy Renner and actress Charlize Theron with her Actress of the Year Award pose backstage during the 9th Annual Hollywood Film Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on October 24, 2005 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Mark Mainz/Getty Images) (Mark Mainz/Getty Images)
Jeremy Renner through the years NEW YORK - APRIL 22: Actors Gabrielle Union and Jeremy Renner attend the after party for the film "Neo Ned" at A E R Lounge during the Tribeca Film Festival April 22, 2005 in New York City. (Photo by Fernando Leon/Getty Images) (Fernando Leon/Getty Images)
Jeremy Renner through the years WESTWOOD, CA - JULY 29: (L-R) Actors Jeremy Renner, Oliver Martinez, L.L. Cool J., Michelle Rodriquez, Colin Farrell, Samuel L. Jackson and producer Neal Moritz attend the world premiere of Columbia Pictures' film "S.W.A.T." at the Mann Village Theatre July 29, 2003 in Westwood, California. The film opens nationwide August 8, 2003. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Jeremy Renner through the years NEW YORK - MARCH 4: Actor Jeremy Renner attends the YM Magazine celebration of the April MTV Issue at Splashlight Studios March 4, 2003 in New York City. (Photo by Matthew Peyton/Getty Images) (Matthew Peyton/Getty Images)