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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsActor Gene Hackman Hit By Car in Florida, Airlifted to Hospital
GENE HACKMAN
Airlifted to Hospital --
Hit By a Car in Florida
http://www.tmz.com/2012/01/13/gene-hackman-hospitalized-car-florida/#.TxDO_6VSSNQ
Gene Hackman was airlifted to a trauma hospital in Florida today .. after the actor was hit by a car while riding his bike in the Florida Keys ... TMZ has learned.
The Florida Highway Patrol tells TMZ ... the 81-year-old Academy Award winner suffered injuries to his head and body.
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2:40 PM PST -- Hackman's rep tells TMZ the actor has been released from the hospital and insists he is "fine."
The rep says Gene "suffered bumps and bruises after a woman bumped him from behind in her vehicle."
Airlifted to Hospital --
Hit By a Car in Florida
http://www.tmz.com/2012/01/13/gene-hackman-hospitalized-car-florida/#.TxDO_6VSSNQ
Gene Hackman was airlifted to a trauma hospital in Florida today .. after the actor was hit by a car while riding his bike in the Florida Keys ... TMZ has learned.
The Florida Highway Patrol tells TMZ ... the 81-year-old Academy Award winner suffered injuries to his head and body.
***
2:40 PM PST -- Hackman's rep tells TMZ the actor has been released from the hospital and insists he is "fine."
The rep says Gene "suffered bumps and bruises after a woman bumped him from behind in her vehicle."
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Actor Gene Hackman Hit By Car in Florida, Airlifted to Hospital (Original Post)
Amerigo Vespucci
Jan 2012
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brucefan
(1,549 posts)1. sounds like he's ok
one of my favorite actor
Wait Wut
(8,492 posts)2. 81, riding his bike, gets hit by a car...
...treated and released.
WTH is that guy eating?
Glad he's okay. Love Gene.
onehandle
(51,122 posts)3. Automobiles are a menace and should be taken off of most roads.
If I'm lucky enough to live that long, I hope I'm still riding.
malaise
(268,930 posts)4. Oh dear
Not good at his age.
Get well soon bro.
lunatica
(53,410 posts)5. I adore Gene Hackman
His acting chops are perfect. I truly love people who ply their craft with passion.
Marrah_G
(28,581 posts)6. wow 81!
I hope I look that good and am in that good a shape at that age. I'm glad to see he is okay.