Morgan Freeman is one lucky man.
The Academy Award winner escaped the jaws of death earlier this week after a near fatal car accident.
Now he's facing a divorce from his longtime wife.
Today, the 71 –year-old actor was released from the Regional Medical Center in Memphis and he's in good spirits.
"I left the hospital today, just after 12 noon, Memphis time," Freeman, who is currently starring in the blockbuster 'Batman' movie 'The Dark Knight,' said in a brief statement.
"I'm doing very well. I feel real good.""It's great to know people care about you," he concluded.
Well-wishers abound – Freeman is mired in messy divorce scandal with his soon-to-be- ex-wife Myrna Colley-Lee (pictured right), whom tabloid media outlets revealed he has been separated from since last year.His publicist Donna Lee confirmed that the couple (of 24 years) are in the midst of a divorce and had been estranged for some time.
According to the 'Associated Press,' police ruled out alcohol as a factor in the crash and said it was possible Freeman had fallen asleep at the wheel when the car careened off the highway and rolled over several times.
The passenger -- and owner of the car Freeman was driving – was a female acquaintance identified as Demaris Meyer, was also injured, but no information has been released regarding her condition.
No other automobile was involved and no citation was issued in connection with the accident.
Freeman most recently appeared on Broadway in the Mike Nichols-directed play, 'The Country Girl.'
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The Regional Medical Center in Memphis, Tenn. is photographed on Monday, Aug. 4, 2008. Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman was hospitalized here in serious condition Monday after the car he was driving left a rural road in the Mississippi Delta and flipped several times. Freeman, 71, was airlifted to the Regional Medical Center, about 90 miles north of the accident in rural Tallahatchie County. (AP Photo/Greg Campbell)
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U.S. actor Morgan Freeman takes part in the first day of shooting of "Batman: The Dark Knight" in Hong Kong in this November 9, 2007 file photo. Freeman was in serious condition in a Memphis, Tennessee, hospital on August 4, 2008 after being injured in a road accident, authorities said. REUTERS/Herbert Tsang/Files (CHINA)
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U.S. actor Morgan Freeman poses at the premiere of "The Bucket List " in London in this January 23, 2008 file photo. Freeman was in serious condition in a Memphis, Tennessee, hospital on August 4, 2008 after being injured in a road accident, authorities said. REUTERS/Anthony Harvey/Files (UNITED KINGDOM)
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** FILE ** In this March 5, 2008 file photo, actor Morgan Freeman attends a Cinema Society screening of "Married Life" in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, file)
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(FILES) File picture of US actor Morgan Freeman posing on the red carpet prior to the German Premiere of the movie "The Bucket list" directed by Rob Reiner, on January 21, 2008 in Berlin. Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman was being treated in hospital after being involved in a serious car crash near Ruleville, Mississipi, officials said on August 04, 2008.. AFP PHOTO DDP/MARCUS BRANDT/FILES GERMANY OUT (Photo credit should read MARCUS BRANDT/AFP/Getty Images)
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(FILES) US actor Morgan Freeman delivers remarks at a National Press Club luncheon event at which he was the guest of honor in this 18 December 2007 file photo in Washington, DC. Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman was in a "critical" condition in hospital after being involved in a serious car crash, US media reports said on August 4,2008. AFP PHOTO/Paul J. RICHARDS (Photo credit should read PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images)
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(L-R) Actors Chin Han, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, Christian Bale, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Aaron Eckhart, Morgan Freeman and Director Christopher Nolan attend the premiere of "The Dark Knight" at AMC Loews Lincoln Center on July 14, 2008 in New York City.."The Dark Knight" New York Premiere - Inside Arrivals.AMC Loews Lincoln Center.New York, NY United States.July 14, 2008.Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage.com..To license this image (55306961), contact WireImage.com
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(L-R) Actors Chin Han, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, Christian Bale, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Aaron Eckhart and Morgan Freeman attend the premiere of "The Dark Knight" at AMC Loews Lincoln Center on July 14, 2008 in New York City.."The Dark Knight" New York Premiere - Inside Arrivals.AMC Loews Lincoln Center.New York, NY United States.July 14, 2008.Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage.com..To license this image (55306953), contact WireImage.com
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Actor Morgan Freeman (R) and guest attend the premiere of "The Dark Knight" at AMC Loews Lincoln Center on July 14, 2008 in New York City.."The Dark Knight" New York Premiere - Inside Arrivals.AMC Loews Lincoln Center.New York, NY United States.July 14, 2008.Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage.com..To license this image (55306838), contact WireImage.com
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(L-R) Actors Chin Han, guest, Gary Oldman, Michael Caine, Christian Bale, Maggie Gyllenhaal, director Christopher Nolan, actors Morgan Freeman, Aaron Eckhart, guest and Nestor Carbonell attend the premiere of "The Dark Knight" at AMC Loews Lincoln Center on July 14, 2008 in New York City.."The Dark Knight" New York Premiere - Inside Arrivals.AMC Loews Lincoln Center.New York, NY United States.July 14, 2008.Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage.com..To license this image (55307046), contact WireImage.com
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By: Bombchell - in Atlanta on 8/07/2008 6:41PM
((sigh)) that's such good news, that he's doing fine. wow i wasn't aware he was going thru a divorce, hmm I ever even thought of his marriage status.
enjoyed his character in both the dark knight, and wanted.
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By: Marie Holloman on 8/07/2008 10:14PM
i love Morgan, good luck.
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By: ST on 8/08/2008 11:35AM
I am glad to hear he is doing fine. This looks like a wake up call for Ms. Freeman. It looks like he need to get his priorities in check.
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By: chanel j on 8/09/2008 2:47PM
Nasty azz girl that is her best friend. So we all know he is driving your car late at night. I dont' get women of all the men in the world divorce, separated, estranged whatever you never ever get with your friend's ex, current, etc beau...his old azz like most men got busted stupid...
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By: Dee on 8/08/2008 11:17AM
It is great that Mr Freeman and his car companion survived the accident. He is a fine actor. (So what about his divorce).
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By: Fine Blk Widow on 8/08/2008 11:26AM
HE TO OLD AND SPOTTED TO BE THINKING OF A DEVORCE AT THIS TIME IN HIS LIFE....HE SHOULD KNOW BY NOW "IT'S CHEAPER TO KEEP HER"....IF HE DON'T.....HE'LL BE SINGING THE BLUES.....AND SHE WILL BE CLEANING UP AT THE BOX OFFICE........LOL......YOU GO GIRL!!!!
SAYING ALL OF THAT......I'M GLAD TO HERE HE'S DOING FINE....HE MAY BE A LOVEABLE ACTOR, BUT HELL TO DEAL WITH AS A HUSBAND, THAT'S WHERE THEY DO THEIR BEST ACTING.....AT HOME......LOL
PEACE, I'M OUTTA HERE
SOMEBODY ...........STOP ME!!!!!LOL
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By: B on 8/08/2008 1:09PM
I am very glad that Mr. Freeman is doing well. He is a beautiful actor and he reminds me of my father. Howver, getting a divorce, 24 years is a long time and at this point in their lives they should have learned the art of working it out. I hope that they would reconsider they have put so many years in to their marriage. Best wishes to them.
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By: Bill on 8/08/2008 2:26PM
Glade to hear that Mr. Freeman is doing okay.
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By: Rev. Aaron E. Ward on 8/08/2008 2:29PM
My prayers are with you, and I hope that you will have a full recovery. My heart was saddend to find out that you are going through a divorce. It is the first institution that God established; however, if you have done all that you can do and it cannot be resolved, take it to the LORD in prayer.
Continue to take care of yourself, and remember that we as a community respected you and wish you many more health full future.
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By: KK on 8/08/2008 3:09PM
Blk Widow...with your dumb ass comment I hope you remain a widow.
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