Morgan Freeman Injured in Car Accident

TMZ has learned that Academy Award winning actor Morgan Freeman, 71, has been injured in a serious car accident in Mississippi.

Cops tell us the "Dark Knight" star was in a one car accident around 11:30 PM last night north of the small town of Ruleville. He was airlifted from the accident scene to a hospital in Memphis, Tenn. We're told alcohol is not suspected as a factor in the wreck, news of which was first reported by MediaTakeout.

Freeman's condition is unknown, but state troopers tell us he was talking at the scene before he was taken to the hospital. The condition of an unidentified female passenger in the car also is unknown.

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76. Get well soon Mr. Freeman. You have been one of my favorite people since you were on the Electric Company television show when I was a kid.

Posted at 7:42PM on Aug 4th 2008 by T. Miles

77. I like Mr.Morgan Freeman work I hope he will be alright my prays is with you

Posted at 7:24PM on Aug 6th 2008 by jimmytata

78. Mr. Freeman...i don't know you, but you're a great actor. keep up the good work and get well.

Posted at 10:05PM on Aug 4th 2008 by kenan Jackson

79. He'll be back as good as ever, I think he is indestructible.

Posted at 5:11PM on Aug 5th 2008 by Wendy Ragiste

80. Morgan Freeman has the most beautiful mellifluous voice ever! I love him and he should narrate everything!
Get well Mr, Freeman... many folks are praying for you.

Posted at 8:03AM on Aug 5th 2008 by Tabithasmom

81. Blessings be with you Morgan Freeman, you are a great role model to young people like me and I love your acting and class. Seriously as someone stated above, that "Dark Knight " movie does have a curse on it. There ain't no way that I am going to see that movie.

Posted at 7:41PM on Aug 5th 2008 by Windstorm

82. I love you Morgan. Get well soon.

Posted at 8:56PM on Oct 5th 2008 by ADG

83. I sincerely enjoy every movie I've seen with Mr. Freeman in them. I was shock to hear the news on his accident. My prayers are with Mr. Morgan Freeman and his wife and family. He seems to be a very pleasent man. Too, me... he is a precious man and bring us (the public) lot of happiness in watching his movies. May he have a speedy recovery. God Bless him always and may he continue making great movies for us to enjoy!

Marie Ball
Madera, Ca

Posted at 12:22AM on Aug 6th 2008 by Marie

84. Love you Morgan!

Posted at 9:44PM on Aug 5th 2008 by Joyce

85. GET WELL SOON

Posted at 12:39PM on Aug 9th 2008 by M&M BKLYN NY

86. People: Divorce for A-Rod - and Morgan Freeman, too?
Compiled by Lori Spencer Smith
Denver Post
Article Last Updated: 07/07/2008 08:50:25 AM MDT


Morgan Freeman Oscar-winning Hollywood star Morgan Freeman's longtime marriage is heading for divorce, the National Enquirer reports.

Freeman's wife Myrna, 67, is consulting a divorce attorney after hearing that Morgan, 71, cheated on her, the report says.

His wife reportedly sought out the attorney after learning that Freeman had become "intimate" with a woman who had been her friend, a source told the Enquirer.

Meanwhile, Freeman - who stars in the new Batman flick "The Dark Knight" as weapons master Lucius Fox, "is considering cutting back on his film roles until his personal life is healed," the Enquirer quoted a source as saying.

"Morgan is in shock over his marriage ending. He's one of Hollywood's most in-demand actors, but

Alex Rodriguez right now he wants to focus on his personal life," said the source.

Posted at 4:57AM on Aug 6th 2008 by SB

87. OH MY GOD!!!!!!!! I WISH YOU A SPEEDY RECOVERY AND FOR THE PASSENGER. I HAVE A QUESTION FOR YOU MORGAN FREEMAN, " WILL YOU MARRY ME?" I LOVE YOU AND GET WELL SOON AND ANSWER MY QUESTION.

Posted at 2:29PM on Aug 9th 2008 by Roxanne Brown

88. wish u well ur my favorite actor my prayers goes out to u!

Posted at 8:30PM on Aug 6th 2008 by tina small

89. Mr. Freeman is a wonderful actor and I have enjoyed many of his movies. Hopefully he will be fine. His personal life should be just that, HIS PERSONAL LIFE, and no one elses!!!!!!!!! If people would keep up with their own lives and not everyone elses they would be better off.

Posted at 4:36PM on Aug 7th 2008 by countrygirl

90. Freeman will never be allowed to drive Miss Daisy again after this car accident. Maybe he had to go "make water" really bad and that caused the accident.

Posted at 1:22PM on Aug 9th 2008 by darkknightdriver

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