Jeremy Renner: “I chose to survive”

Jeremy Renner confided on his terrible accident last January in a very emotional interview with Diane Sawyer, which will be available on April 6.

“I chose to survive.” @dianesawyer sits down exclusively with @jeremyrenner in his 1st interview since life-threatening accident.

‘Jeremy Renner: The Diane Sawyer Interview – A Story of Terror, Survival and Triumph’ airs on @ABC next Thursday, April 6th. https://t.co/vERVX1O2bn pic.twitter.com/fzomqjNMAe

— 20/20 (@ABC2020) March 29, 2023

Renner says he risked his life while trying to save his nephew’s, who could have been crushed under the weight of the SnowCat that eventually injured him severely, had it not been for the actor’s intervention.

While he considers himself lucky to have survived, he says he would do it again without hesitation.

Explaining that he remembered every moment of the accident and the immense pain, Renner says he had to choose to survive.

“I chose to survive. You’re not going to kill me. No way!” he calls out with aplomb and emotion.

Jeremy Renner has shared a regular update on his recovery, posting several messages to his fans since January.

A “not no great” ICU DAY, turned to amazing spa day with my sis and mama. Thank you sooooo much pic.twitter.com/pvu1aWeEXY

— Jeremy Renner (@JeremyRenner) January 5, 2023

The most recent is a video of him walking on a treadmill and enjoying the benefits of an antigravity system.

I now have to find OTHER things to occupy my time so my body can recover from my will. #minduful #intended #recovery pic.twitter.com/TuDFSMVJHY

— Jeremy Renner (@JeremyRenner) March 26, 2023

The actor is also planning to make his first public appearance since the accident at the premiere of Rennervations, a new docu-series featuring him on Disney+!