Actor Jeremy Renner has thanked fans for their "kind words" in a social media post from his hospital bed, two days after he was seriously injured in an accident near his US home.
The 51-year-old Marvel star said he was "too messed up to type" as he shared a picture on his official Instagram page.
"Thank you all for your kind words. Im (sic) too messed up now to type. But I send love to you all," he wrote.
Renner was airlifted to hospital on Sunday after suffering "blunt chest trauma and orthopaedic injuries" in an accident near the Mount Rose Highway, which links Lake Tahoe and south Reno, straddling the Nevada-California border.
Meanwhile, several of Renner's Marvel co stars have paid tribute to the "hard as nails" actor, as he continues his recovery.
The actor is well-known for playing the bow and arrow wielding, Hawkeye, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Chris Pratt and Paul Bettany, were among those sending love and well wishes.
Hemsworth, who plays Thor in the MCU, wrote: "Speedy recovery buddy. Sending love your way!", while Evans, star of Captain America added: "Tough as nails. Love you buddy."
Pratt, who plays Peter Quill in the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, said: "Continued prayers your way brutha."
British star Bettany, who portrayed Vision in the MCU, wrote: "Love you mate. Sending you love and healing."
Marvel directors Taika Waititi and the Russo brothers also wished Renner well, with the latter writing: "Sending all of our love, brother, and hopes for a speedy recovery.
"My brother, I love you," added Waititi.
Other famous faces who sent positive messages included US talk show host Jimmy Fallon, actors Vanessa Hudgens, Penelope Cruz, Orlando Bloom and Heidi Klum.
Source: Press Association
