Jeremy Renner suffered blunt chest trauma and orthopaedic injuries following a “weather-related accident” on New Year’s Day, his publicist has confirmed.
The Marvel actor underwent surgery on Monday and is now in intensive care in a critical but stable condition, a statement provided to multiple US media outlets said.
Renner was airlifted to hospital following the incident, which happened while he was “ploughing snow” in Nevada.
The statement said the 51-year-old’s family are grateful to the “incredible doctors and nurses looking after him”, adding: “They are also tremendously overwhelmed and appreciative of the outpouring of love and support from his fans.”
The two-time Oscar nominated actor has a home in the Reno area, near to Lake Tahoe.
The area was hit by a winter storm on New Year’s Eve which resulted in thousands of homes suffering power cuts and hundreds of roads being closed across northern California and parts of neighbouring Nevada.
Last month, Renner posted a video of himself in a 4×4 vehicle drifting in the snow with the caption: “Monday morning Pre winter preparation couldn’t be more fun !! #reno #tahoe.”
Renner is well-known for playing Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
He has also featured in films including The Hurt Locker, American Hustle, and Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol.
He is currently starring in Paramount+ series The Mayor Of Kingstown.