Jeremy Renner.Photo:Jeremy Renner/Instagram

Jeremy Renner Marks 1-Year Anniversary of ICU Release After Near-Fatal Snowplow Accident

Jeremy Renner/Instagram

Jeremy Renneris celebrating life.

The actor, 53, marked the one-year anniversary of his release from the ICU after hisnear-fatal snowplow accidentthat took place on Jan. 1, 2023, with a poignant promise to his fans.

“I was reminded that love, good will, hard work and a legion of good humans are getting me through every day … thank you , bless you …. And as always, I hold my promise to be better, be stronger, and grow to surpass potential…. Bless you all ❤️🙏🏼❤️,” Renner wroteInstagram.

Jeremy Renner marks milestone on Instagram.Jeremy Renner/Instagram

Jeremy Renner Marks 1-Year Anniversary of ICU Release After Near-Fatal Snowplow Accident

Many of his followers thanked him for being a source of inspiration, includingAnil Kapoor, who wrote, “🔥🔥🔥 looking great 🙌🙌🙌 you have inspired the world Jeremy ❤️.”

Afterbreaking more than 30 bonesandundergoing multiple surgeries, gratitude has been an emotion Renner has expressed throughout his ongoing road to recovery.

While making his first public appearance since the accident at the red carpet premiere of his Disney+ seriesRennervationsin April, he told PEOPLE thathis thankfulness was unmatchable.

Jeremy Renner visits the hospital where he was treated during the holidays.Jeremy Renner/Instagram

Jeremy Renner Marks 1-Year Anniversary of ICU Release After Near-Fatal Snowplow Accident

“I’m overflowing with gratitude and excitement unlike [anything] I’ve felt in a very, very long time, you know? Because it’s not a movie that I’m promoting, It’s not a show, it’s my, it’s my life, man, this is what I do,” he said while attending the event with his daughterAva Berlin Renner.

The Hurt Lockeractormarked his birthday on Sundaywith a sweet Instagram photo of the 10-year-old presenting him with a cake. In a reflective New Year’s post, he creditedher as “reason number one” for his strengthamid his recovery journey.

He has opened up with his fans about many milestones, includinggetting back into the driving seat of his snowplowandregaining his physical strength.

While returning to the set ofMayor of Kingstownfor the first time since the accident on Wednesday, hegot candid with his fans about feeling nervous.

Jeremy Renner shares an on-set selfie.Jeremy Renner/Instagram

Jeremy Renner Marks 1-Year Anniversary of ICU Release After Near-Fatal Snowplow Accident

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“Day one on set … nervous today Hope this works out that I can ACTUALLY pull this off for our production and more importantly the fans,” he wrote onInstagram.

source: people.com