Jeremy Renner recounts his near-death experience in his memoir, "My Next Breath." He describes feeling 'electric serenity' while clinically dead after his 2023 snowplow accident, an experience that changed his perspective on death.
The accident involved a 14,300-lb snowcat. Renner suffered life-threatening injuries, including 38 broken bones. He was on life support for three days.
He describes the accident as a result of forgetting to engage the emergency brake, leading to him being pulled under the snowcat's tracks. The experience left him with significant guilt towards his family and nephew who witnessed the event.
Renner's recovery has been remarkable, and he returned to acting, even performing some stunts in his work. Despite the physical and emotional trauma, he views the experience as a profound opportunity for growth.
Renner's near-death experience completely altered his perception of death, which he now sees as a beautiful and peaceful experience, not something to be feared.
While physically recovering well, Renner acknowledges the lasting impact of the accident on his family and his own persistent injuries, specifically those to his mouth.