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Jeremy Renner Reflects on Life-Altering Near-Death Experience

The actor opens up about the profound peace he felt during his brief clinical death after a 2023 snowplow accident and how it reshaped his priorities.

Jeremy Renner in a scene from the Paramount+ series “Mayor of Kingstown.” The Oscar-nominated actor best known for his role as Hawkeye in Marvel’s “Avengers” franchise revealed that he was initially angry after being revived following his near-fatal snowplow accident in Lake Tahoe on New Year’s Day 2023.
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Jeremy Renner in 2024
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Overview

  • Renner described the moments of clinical death as 'exhilarating' and 'magical,' experiencing a profound sense of peace and relief from his body.
  • He admitted feeling anger upon being revived, as the serenity of the experience made returning to life feel like a letdown.
  • The accident, caused by a lapse in engaging the snowplow's parking brake, left him with 38 broken bones, a collapsed lung, and a lacerated liver.
  • Renner's memoir, 'My Next Breath,' chronicles his recovery journey and the clarity he gained about prioritizing love and meaningful relationships.
  • Now living on his own terms, he credits the experience with stripping away 'white noise' and reshaping his perspective on life and death.