Morgan Freeman Recovering From Surgery

Morgan Freeman’s publicist says the actor is walking around after undergoing surgery to repair injuries sustained in a weekend car crash in Mississippi.

The 71-year-old Oscar winner has starred in dozens of films including, The Dark Knight, The Bucket List, Evan Almighty, Million Dollar Baby, The Shawshank Redemption and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.

He and a passenger were pulled from their vehicle by rescue workers who used the jaws of life after the car accident Sunday night.

Freeman, who was airlifted to a Memphis hospital, reportedly sustained a broken arm and elbow, as well as an injured shoulder. His passenger was treated for injuries and was released from a hospital.

Morgan is doing well after his surgery last night to reconnect nerves and repair damage in his left arm and hand, Freeman’s representative, Donna Lee, said in a statement issued to People magazine Tuesday. The surgery last night lasted 4 1/2 hours. He’s visiting with family this morning. As of this morning he’s up and walking around and looking forward to his release in a few days.