Mark Ruffalo is asking fans to pray for his Avengers co-star Jeremy Renner,following his snowplow accident on New Year’s Day.
“Prayers up for our brother @jeremyrenner on a full and speedy recovery,”Ruffalo, 55, posted on his Instagram stories Monday alongside an image of anews report of Renner’s accident.
Ruffalo, who starred alongside Renner in three Avengers movies, ended hispost urging fans to “Please send healing goodness his way.”
On Monday, Renner underwent surgery for the injuries he sustained during theaccident on his property in Reno, Nevada.
In a statement sent to PEOPLE, Renner’s representative said, “We can confirmthat Jeremy has suffered blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries and hasundergone surgery today, Jan. 2, 2023. He has returned from surgery andremains in the intensive care unit in critical but stable condition.”
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The statement added that “Jeremy’s family would like to express theirgratitude to the incredible doctors and nurses looking after him, TruckeeMeadows Fire and Rescue, Washoe County Sheriff, Reno City Mayor HillarySchieve and the Carano and Murdock families. They are also tremendouslyoverwhelmed and appreciative of the outpouring of love and support from hisfans.”
Local authorities said the Marvel Cinematic Universe star, 51, was airliftedto a hospital following the incident.
“At approximately 9:00 am on January 1, 2023, the Washoe County Sheriff’sOffice responded to a traumatic injury in the area of Mt. Rose Highway inReno, Nevada,” according to a news release.
“Upon arrival, Deputies coordinated with Truckee Meadows Fire ProtectionDistrict and REMSA Health to arrange for medical transport of Mr. JeremyRenner via care flight to a local area hospital,” the statement continued.
THE AVENGERS, from left: Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye, Mark Ruffalo as The Hulk,2012
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection JeremyRenner and Mark Ruffalo in Avengers
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Following the incident, a rep told PEOPLE that “his family is with him and heis receiving excellent care.”
Shortly after, a source told PEOPLE on Monday that Renner’s injuries were”extensive,” while a rep said he remained in “critical but stable condition.”
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The Mayor of Kingstown actor was the only party involved in the incident,according to authorities. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Major AccidentInvestigation Team is currently looking into the circumstances.
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Renner is best known for playing Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe,beginning with Thor (2011) and The Avengers (2012). He most recentlyplayed the character in the Disney+ series Hawkeye.
The California native was nominated for an Academy Award for his performancesin The Hurt Locker (2008) and The Town (2010). He has also appeared in_Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011), _American Hustle (2013) and_Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation_ (2015).
Renner and his ex-wife Sonni Pacheco are parents to daughter Ava Berlin, 9.
In March 2022, Renner shared a heartfelt tribute to his daughter for her ninthbirthday. The actor posted a throwback photo on Instagram of himself holdingAva as a newborn, sweetly calling her his priority. “Happy Birthday to mynumber one #proudpapa,” he captioned the post.