Jeremy Renner Blunt Force Trauma, Surgery ... Was Plowing His Own & Neighbor's Driveway
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1:29 PM PT -- 1/3 -- Contrary to other reports, a source close to Jeremy Renner tells us he was plowing both his own and his neighbor's driveway when the accident happened. We're told he was with his nephew.
5:17 PM PT -- Renner's rep tells TMZ ... the actor suffered blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries and underwent surgery Monday, and remains in the intensive care unit in critical but stable condition.
We're told Jeremy's family wants to express their gratitude to a host of folks ... including the doctors and nurses looking after him, plus Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue, Washoe County Sheriff, Reno City Mayor Hillary Schieve and the Carano and Murdock families.
Jeremy's rep adds ... his family is "tremendously overwhelmed and appreciative of the outpouring of love and support from his fans."
2:35 PM PT -- More video, obtained by TMZ, shows Jeremy's Snowcat being towed away on Sunday night, several hours after the accident.
New video shows Jeremy Renner's helicopter flight to a hospital shortly after his horrific snowplowing accident, and TMZ has learned new details about his injuries which caused him to lose a serious amount of blood.
The video, obtained by TMZ, starts right after the two-time Oscar nominee was loaded onto the chopper Sunday around 9:50 AM. Eyewitnesses tell us Jeremy was plowing the road about a quarter mile from his Tahoe home so his family could get out after a massive New Year's eve storm.
According to a neighbor, the plowing machine -- called a Snowcat -- accidentally ran over one of Jeremy's legs, and he was losing a lot of blood from the injury. We're told another neighbor, who's a doctor, was able to put a tourniquet on his leg until paramedics arrived.
We're told the area was treated like an active crime scene ... with police arriving at 8 PM to impound the Snowcat, which Jeremy's previously posted video of himself using on his property after snowstorms. The issue, we're told, is the machine has extensive safety features, and should not have rolled over Jeremy.
As we reported, Jeremy is in "critical but stable condition with injuries suffered after experiencing a weather-related accident while plowing snow" ... according to a rep.
According to dispatch audio, obtained by TMZ, first responders were initially concerned about the conditions to access the accident due to the storm.
A source close to Jeremy tells us his injuries are "extensive" -- along with his leg, other parts of his body have been injured.
Originally Published -- 8:14 AM PT
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Martina Navratilova Battling Throat, Breast Cancer 'I'll Fight W/ All I Have Got'
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Martina Navratilova -- one of the greatest tennis players of all time -- just announced she has been diagnosed with Stage 1 throat and breast cancer ... but fortunately, she says her condition is "fixable."
The 66-year-old -- who won 59 Grand Slam titles during her career -- says she learned of her status after discovering an enlarged lymph node in her neck back in November.
"The cancer type is HPV and this particular type responds really well to treatment," Martina's rep said in a statement.
After undergoing tests, a mass was also found in her breast ... which was unrelated to the throat cancer.
Luckily, the rep says both cancers are in the early stages and the outcome is positive.
"This double whammy is serious but still fixable," Navratilova said. "I'm hoping for a favorable outcome. It’s going to stink for a while but I’ll fight with all I have got."
The 9-time Wimbledon winner previously battled breast cancer in 2010 ... and after radiation treatment, she was cleared of the disease six months later.
Navratilova will begin treatment this month ... and will sit out of her usual TV analyst gig for the Tennis Channel at the Australian Open.
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Jeremy Renner Critically Injured in Snowplowing Accident
Jeremy Renner was seriously injured during a snowplowing accident at a Nevada ski resort -- and had to be airlifted to a hospital.
The two-time Oscar-nominated actor was in "critical but stable condition with injuries suffered after experiencing a weather-related accident while plowing snow earlier [Sunday],” a rep told Deadline.
The rep says Jeremy's receiving excellent care, but would not disclose details about the accident or the injuries.
Renner has a house in the Mount Rose Ski Tahoe resort near Reno, which got slammed by a snowstorm on New Year's Eve. Thousands of homes in the area apparently lost power ... it's not clear if Jeremy's house was also impacted.
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As you probably know, Renner was nominated for an Academy Award in 2010 for his performance in the film, "The Hurt Locker." The following year ... he got another Oscar nom for his role in "The Town." He has also starred in countless other movies, including "The Avengers" and "Captain America: Civil War."
The injury was described as "traumatic."
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Winter Storm Father of 7 Misses Chance at Heart Transplant ... After Weather Cancels Flight
A father from Alaska missed a lifesaving opportunity to receive a new heart after his Alaska Airlines flight was canceled due to the historic U.S. winter storm.
Patrick Holland, who is battling congestive heart failure, was contacted by the University of Washington Medical Center on Dec. 22 saying he was next in line for a heart transplant.
The 56-year-old was given an 8-hour window to fly to Seattle for the heart transplant -- rushing to the Fairbanks, AK airport for an overnight flight -- according to CNN.
However, when he got to the airport, it was announced his flight was canceled due to weather. Alaska Airlines' staff tried to get him on the next flight, but it had to be rerouted. Unfortunately for Holland, that meant he'd miss the 8-hour window ... and the heart was given to someone else.
Holland spoke with King 5, saying, "I think I cried more that day than I have in my life, and exerted every emotion that I've never had. To get out of that funk, I immediately said, 'Thank God, there's going to be a family that is saving someone's dad, saving someone's brother, saving someone's, someone's uncle, you know.'"
Holland says he'll remain in Seattle for a bit in hopes another heart will become available ... one that will help him keep up with his wife of 17 years and his 7 kids.
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Soccer Legend Pelé Dead At 82
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Brazilian soccer legend Pelé -- arguably the greatest football player ever -- has died.
The three-time World Cup winner passed away at a hospital in Sao Paulo surrounded by loved ones following a lengthy battle with cancer.
Pelé was initially diagnosed with the disease in 2021, and had been in and out of medical facilities over the past year to help him fight it. But, sadly, his condition worsened recently ... forcing him to spend the last two months in a hospital bed.
Pelé was able to watch the 2022 World Cup in his final days ... and even penned a congratulations post on his social media page to Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe after the epic Argentina vs. France final last weekend.
He had also written an emotional note to Neymar after a huge performance for Brazil earlier in the famed tournament.
Pelé joined Brazil's national team when he was just 16 years old ... and won his first-ever World Cup at age 17 in 1958. He went on to lead Brazil to two more titles in the event, winning it all in 1962 and 1970.
He's widely regarded as one of the best goal scorers ever -- with Cristiano Ronaldo previously calling him "the greatest player in football history."
He was 82.
RIP
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Buffalo Blizzard Woman Sends Chilling Texts To Family ... Before She Dies Trapped In Her Car
A student nurse got trapped in her car during upstate New York's massive snowstorm this week, prompting her to send a series of text messages to her family, chillingly detailing her final moments before she died.
Anndel Taylor was heading home from work on Christmas Eve when her vehicle got stuck in the historic blizzard that engulfed Buffalo. As she waited for crews to rescue her, Anndel started texting her 3 sisters, becoming increasingly frustrated over many hours.
In one message, she wrote, "stuck in the f***ing blizzard." One sister later texted back, "You still out there Pookie," referring to Anndel, who responded, "Unfortunately."
After recuse crews still hadn't arrived, Anndel texted her sisters again, saying, "Imma sleep here Idk how long this gas will last. I'm livid bro my door damn near covered." Things became so grim Anndel texted that city officials didn't "gaf" --short for give a f***-- about her being stuck.
Anndel apparently died later that night, but her body was not removed from the car until the next day, although it's not clear why. Her mom seems to think Anndel died of carbon monoxide poisoning from snow covering her exhaust pipe as she slept with the engine running.
Anndel's family has set up a GoFundMe to help with funeral costs.
She was 22.
RIP
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Tua Tagovailoa Diagnosed With Another Concussion
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Scary news for Tua Tagovailoa ... the Dolphins star has been diagnosed with yet another concussion.
Miami head coach Mike McDaniel just confirmed his quarterback sustained the head injury in the 26-20 loss to the Packers on Sunday ... and is now out for the team's game this weekend against the Patriots.
McDaniel was somber in delivering the news to a gathering of reporters on Wednesday ... saying, "This is a private time for him to focus on his health."
"And," he added, "that's all I really want to get into."
The 24-year-old appeared to be injured in the first half of the game against Green Bay in Miami ... after his head was seen slamming onto the ground following a hard hit. He stayed in the game, though he struggled mightily, throwing three interceptions in the second half.
Here's the play where Tua Tagovailoa's head hit the ground from Sunday night's game vs. the Packers:pic.twitter.com/c7G5zExov8
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The latest concussion comes less than three months after he suffered head injuries in back-to-back games against the Bills and then the Bengals.
During the contest against Cincinnati, he had to be stretchered off the field and rushed to a hospital due to the violence of the hit.
Scary injury from last nights game as Tua Tagovailoa leaves the game on stretcher.
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Tua showed clear concussion symptoms just 4 days ago in the Bills game.
He should have never been playing last night. pic.twitter.com/8VSpbJCX3d
At the time, medical experts -- including famed neuropathologist Bennet Omalu -- urged him to consider retirement ... explaining another significant head injury could lead to catastrophic longterm effects.
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Tagovailoa said following his return he wasn't too worried about it all ... explaining he felt good after speaking with his own doctors.
It's not yet clear if Tagovailoa will return to the field this season -- or if ever again. Teddy Bridgewater is expected to start in his absence.
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Grammy Nominated Modest Mouse Drummer Jeremiah Green Battling Late Stage Cancer
Jeremiah Green, drummer for Grammy-nominated rock band Modest Mouse, is fighting late-stage cancer, this according to his family.
His mom, Carol Namatame, posted a Facebook message about Jeremiah's diagnosis, but did not reveal his specific type of cancer. Carol asked everyone to "send healing vibes" to her son, whom she described as "so strong" and "so brave."
Seattle radio DJ Marco Collins also took to FB to give an update about his friend, saying Green had to slam the breaks on touring with the band so he could receive chemotherapy. Still, Collins says Green's "prognosis is good!"
Modest Mouse had been touring to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its popular second album, "The Lonesome Crowded West." Green, who's 45 years old, was last seen performing Dec. 1 in Los Angeles.
The indie rock band was nominated for Best Alternative Music Album at the 47th Grammy Awards in 2005. Green is a founding member of the group best known for the song, "Float On."
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Austria Avalanche Near Ski Resort ... Leaves At Least 2 Missing
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A major avalanche in Austria has left at least two people unaccounted for ... this after a reported 10 were feared buried and missing.
The natural disaster went down Sunday near the Lech/Zuers ski resort in western Austria, tearing through slopes where skiers who were visiting apparently got caught in it when the avalanche hit around 3 PM local time ... triggering several search teams to be deployed.
There were helicopters sent out to search for people who were initially thought to be missing at first -- but after a few hours, only two people are still nowhere to be found.
Two other people who were reportedly hit by the avalanche were injured to varying degrees -- one needed to be flown out to a hospital, and another was able to free themselves and seek medical attention on their own. Others who appeared to be impacted were unharmed.
As nightfall crept in, upwards of 200 volunteers continued to look for the two missing people, using search dogs to help.
Story developing ...
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Tamar Braxton Rushed to Hospital by Ambulance
Tamar Braxton went from the mall to the ER in less than a day ... rushed by ambulance to the hospital after waving the white flag to the flu.
Tamar posted she "needed oxygen cause I thought God was taking me home cause I could not breathe and my chest was on FIRE!!"
She went on to make comparisons ... "yall, I have the FLU and let me tell u it's worse than COVID in my opinion ... I'm on 5 different medications."
It's kinda weird ... just the day before Tamar posted pics and videos of her shopping with close friends.
The 45-year-old singer is apparently out of the hospital but, as she says, "completely isolated."
In case you didn't know, the flu is raging in the U.S., and COVID's on the upswing as well.
Happy holidays!!! And get better, Tamar.
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Christina Hall Reveals Major Health Scare ... Mercury & Lead Poisoning!!
Christina Hall just had a major health scare .. .and it might be tied to her passion for real estate and flipping houses.
Hall -- best known for her HGTV show "Flip or Flop" --- took to Instagram Thursday, claiming test results show she's suffering from mercury and lead poisoning, possibly from renovating old houses over many years.
She wrote, “My scan said I have mercury and lead poisoning. Most likely from all the gross houses I’ve been in (all the bad flips) and I have small intestine bacteria overgrowth.”
She added, “So we are first detoxing all of this through herbs and IVs and then [we’ll] see how I feel and tackle implants."
You may recall ... Hall discussed some of her other health issues last week, stemming from her breast implants or so she says.
“Been super exhausted lately so [I’m] on a kick to get back into my body," Christina said on IG. "I’ve had some unexplained health stuff for years, and now I’m considering the thought that this could be breast implant related." She also revealed she removed her under-eye filler because it caused an "inflammatory reaction.”
Her medical woes don't end there ... Hall also experiences “inflammation, autoimmune issues (Hashimoto’s disease, PCOS, Raynaud’s syndrome), unexplained skin rashes, joint and muscle pain, dry eyes, GI issues, SIBO, acid reflux, brain fog, hormone imbalances, swollen lymph nodes and adrenal fatigue.”
But, it's not all bad news for Christina ... she has settled her custody battle with her ex-husband Ant Anstead, slamming the brakes on a potentially grueling 2023 trial. The former couple will now "have joint legal and joint physical custody” of their 3-year-old son, Hudson.
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Cowboys' Sam Williams Involved In Car Accident In Texas ... Taken To Hospital
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Dallas Cowboys rookie defensive end Sam Williams was involved in a car accident in Texas on Thursday ... TMZ Sports has confirmed.
According to the Plano Police Dept. ... the 23-year-old football player was traveling in a black Corvette in Plano -- a quick drive from the team facility in Frisco -- at around 2:15 p.m., when he struck another vehicle that had attempted a turn in front of oncoming traffic.
Williams and the other driver were not seriously injured, cops say, but both parties were taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation.
Cops say there's no indication drugs or alcohol contributed to the crash. An investigation is ongoing.
WINNING! Rebel Sam Williams with the slam dunk!
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The scoop & score was called back after review but was still a lot of fun. Sam got credit for the fumble recovery and it led to the Cowboys’ final TD.
Way to play, Sam! pic.twitter.com/punHPvB7MT
The second-round pick has made a big contribution on the field for Dallas this season ... and has made several big plays for the Cowboys in recent weeks, including a fumble recovery against the Indianapolis Colts.
Williams has 19 total tackles and three sacks in 13 appearances for the Cowboys this season.
Story developing ...
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Olympic Skier Bode Miller Son Suffers Seizure ... Rushed To Hospital
Bode Miller's son suffered a seizure on Monday and was rushed to the hospital ... but, thankfully, the little boy is now home and resting comfortably.
The Olympic skier's wife, Morgan, detailed the horrifying experience in a social media post on Tuesday ... saying it painfully reminded her of when the couple's 19-month-old daughter, Emeline, tragically died following a pool accident in 2018.
"Life is constantly walking a knife edge and it's not something we are unfamiliar with," Morgan wrote alongside a photo of Bode and 3-year-old Asher in a hospital bed.
"Yesterday, Asher had a febrile seizure which scared us half to death. We took the same ambulance to the same hospital we took Emmy to."
She added, "But this time we got to leave with our child."
Morgan then shared a picture of Asher back at home on the couch with Miller ... looking comfortable and happy.
"He's home and back to his normal self," Morgan wrote. "I am reminded to slow down and realize life's little gifts during this crazy holiday season because we already have everything we need... Our loved ones, our health and more time."
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Sharon Osbourne I Feel Like Shopping ... Better After Health Scare
Sharon Osbourne looks like she's feeling a lot better after suffering a terrifying medical emergency while shooting a TV show ... because she went on a shopping trip.
Sharon was feeling well enough Monday to hit up the James Perse store in Beverly Hills.
As you can see, Sharon was walking around the store looking at different clothes ... carrying a purse and a bottle of Fiji water ... all good signs in her first public sighting following her health scare.
TMZ broke the story ... Sharon fell ill Friday while filming a show at the Glen Tavern Inn in Santa Paula, CA ... with EMS transporting Sharon to a hospital.
Jack Osbourne told us his mom got the all-clear Saturday and was released from the hospital and went home.
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Sharon shared a picture of her Christmas tree and super cute pup Monday on her social media, thanking her fans for their well wishes ... and now it's good to see her out of the house.
Gotta love retail therapy!!!
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Hawks Announcer Bob Rathbun Back In The Broadcast Booth ... 2 Weeks After Medical Scare
Awesome news ... Hawks announcer Bob Rathbun is making his return to the broadcast booth on Monday night -- just 14 days after he suffered a terrifying medical emergency live on-air.
The 68-year-old revealed on Monday he'll be back on the microphone for Atlanta's game against Orlando at State Farm Arena in ATL ... saying in a tweet that his impending return to work felt "great."
Of course, back on Dec. 5, many wondered if he'd be able to broadcast another game this season ... after he horrifyingly passed out while previewing the Hawks' game against the Thunder for Bally Sports with Dominique Wilkins.
Hawks Announcer Bob Rathbun suffering medical emergency. Pray for him. pic.twitter.com/PXO0ePR9Ny
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While Wilkins was talking, Rathbun seemed to lose consciousness -- and began convulsing. Bally Sports officials said he was rushed to the hospital ... but, thankfully, testing revealed he was suffering from nothing more than a bout with dehydration.
Rathbun spent several nights in the hospital as a precaution, but was eventually released. He told The Athletic last week that he couldn't wait to get back and call Hawks games ... saying, "This ain’t work. This is the NBA. This is so much fun."
Game starts in about an hour ... welcome back!!
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Hawaiian Airlines 11 Seriously Injured ... During Turbulence Mid-Flight
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Dozens of people were injured during a Hawaiian Airlines flight that required medical transport of at least 20 individuals -- this after several passengers were rocked in the air.
The scary news was announced Sunday and confirmed by the airline themselves. They say HA Flight 35 -- which was flying from Phoenix to Honolulu this AM, with 288 people onboard total -- experienced major turbulence that reportedly sent people flying every which way, including upwards toward the ceiling.
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36 people were injured, including 11 seriously, Sunday after a Hawaiian Airlines flight from Phoenix to Honolulu pic.twitter.com/ICGt5evgaH
There are photos and videos circulating online right now that show some of the upper luggage compartments crushed ... presumably due to bodies crashing into them.
All in all, 36 people suffered injuries ... and 20 needed to be taken to the hospital, with 11 of them being listed in serious condition. There's video of some of these passengers being attended to on the ground -- you can see them in neck braces, getting gurneyed away.
🚨#BREAKING: Multiple people injured after Severe turbulence on Hawaiian Airlines
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At least 36 people are injured, including 11 seriously after a Hawaiian Airlines flight from Phoenix to Honolulu hits severe turbulence about 30 minutes before landing pic.twitter.com/ena19dE4I4
The turbulence is reported to have hit about 30 minutes before the plane landed -- it's unclear what exactly caused it. A mix of passengers and crew members are said to have been harmed -- and the youngest of the bunch is reported to have been just 14 months old.
The plane was obviously able to land in the end, and HA says they're keeping tabs on everyone affected. They add, "Medical care was provided to several guests & crewmembers at the airport for minor injuries while some were swiftly transported to local hospitals for further care. We are supporting all affected passengers & employees and are continuing to monitor the situation."
Wear your seatbelt @lmmswg: UPDATE: A look at some of the damage to the ceiling of a Hawaiian Airlines flight from Phoenix to Honolulu that hit severe turbulence shortly before landing.@ MeanHawaii
— Jillian Gustafson (@planesafeorg) December 19, 2022 @planesafeorg
Abt 36 people were injured, including 11 seriously. pic.twitter.com/mf9JHFF6py
The injuries sound intense, especially for the 11 who were utterly thrashed. They're described as bruises, lacerations, head injuries and even loss of consciousness for some. EMS workers responded to the incident as a "mass casualty emergency" upon touchdown.
It sounds like the turbulence hit out of nowhere, as some passengers are reported to not have had a chance to sit down and buckle their seatbelts. As for what could've possibly been the source of the turbulence -- the AP cites meteorologist with the NWS who cites reports of thunderstorms in the area that could've affected the Hawaiian Airlines flight path.