Jeremy Renner credits daughter Ava as 'reason number one' for his recovery from Snowplow accident

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: On Monday, January 1, Jeremy Renner, aged 52, took to Instagram to express his gratitude towards his 10-year-old daughter, Ava Berlin.

In a heartfelt post, he thanked her for being his primary source of inspiration in the journey of healing following his traumatic snowplow accident last year.

How Ava helped Jeremy Renner recover from his injuries

Following his return home on January 14, 2023, Jeremy Renner revealed that he had asked his daughter to "wait for me." This request came after he endured the ordeal of breaking over 30 bones and undergoing multiple surgeries.

Expressing his journey towards recovery, Jeremy Renner stated, "As I improved, so did she—becoming less fearful." He emphasized the powerful motivator of healing for one's family and friends, affirming, "There is truly no greater incentive to recover."

In addition, he extended his appreciation to his fans and supporters, acknowledging their prayers and well-wishes. Renner emphasized the significance of the collective support, stating that he required every bit of it to endure and survive the challenging ordeal.

"With gratitude always, thank you all for your love and support this last full year. I needed every ounce of goodwill and prayer." 

Renner visits the hospital to celebrate life 

Renner was injured on New Year's Day 2023, when his snowplow ran him over as he was trying to help his nephew get a stuck vehicle out of the snow at his property in Reno, Nevada.

Recently, Renner visited the hospital where he was treated for his accident.

He posted a photo of himself riding in a RennerVation Foundation firetruck, a charity he founded to help children and first responders.

He said he stopped by to see kids, superheroes, doctors, nurses, and staff at Renown Hospital. He thanked them and the community for keeping him alive.

"Stopped by to see kids/superheroes, first responders, and doctors, nurses, and staff at Renown Hospital Paying my respects and celebrating love, life, and the blessings it brings to us all.

"Thank you and this community for keeping me here...I'm forever in your debt with gratitude," he said.

Jeremy Renner says he is a 'stubborn SOB'

Renner also appeared on CNN's New Year's Eve broadcast on Sunday, where he talked to Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen about his recovery.

Renner said he was blessed to have a lot of things to live for, especially his daughter.

"I'm just so blessed that I have so many things to live for, brother. I have a giant family, I have a 10-year-old daughter, [and] I would've disappointed and really messed up a lot of people's lives if I would've passed, and so there's a lot for me to get better for."

Adding a touch of humor, Renner playfully mentioned his own stubbornness, describing himself as a "pretty stubborn SOB." He quipped that, in his mind, the road to recovery was a one-way street, emphasizing his determined commitment to the fight and the multitude of reasons that fueled his resilience.