Morgan Freeman feeling “real good” as he leaves hospital

Morgan Freeman has left hospital and said he feels “real good” despite undergoing four hours of surgery on his arm earlier in the week.

The Million Dollar Baby Oscar winner was airlifted to hospital in Memphis, Tennessee following a car crash near his Mississippi home. He and passenger Demaris Meyer had to be cut from the wreck after his car flipped over several times before settling. He underwent the surgery to repair nerve damage in his left hand and arm on Monday night and will have to wear a neck brace for six to eight months.

In a statement released yesterday, he explained: “I left the hospital today just after 12 noon, Memphis time.

“I’m doing very well. I feel real good. I just really, I thank the staff [the hospital] and many, many thanks to my many well-wishers. It’s great to know people care about you.”

Spokespeople for the actor added that he is “recovering nicely at home” but “the doctors have said it will be six months to a year before he plays golf again. He hates that.”