Tracy Morgan Car Crash and Health Update: Neal Brennan Says Comedian 'is Back' [Video]
Despite surviving a devastating car crash in June and losing a close friend, Tracy Morgan is reportedly in great spirits and making progress on his road to recovery.
The famous comic was critically injured on June 7 when a speeding Wal-Mart truck slammed into his Mercedes limousine, which was carrying him and four others on the New Jersey Turnpike. The collision killed Morgan's longtime friend, comedian James "Uncle Jimmy Mack" McNair, and seriously injured the other passengers, CNN reported.
The 45-year-old "30 Rock" star suffered from broken ribs, a broken nose, a broken femur, and a broken leg in the accident. He was hospitalized for two weeks after the crash, and then he spent three weeks recovering in a rehabilitation center. Morgan was finally able to return home in July to undergo intensive outpatient treatment.
However, on Tuesday, comedian Neal Brennan told Seth Meyers that Morgan sounds upbeat in spite of his current physical condition..
"From what I can tell, he's great," said the co-creator of "Chappelle's Show" during his interview on "Late Night With Seth Meyers."
"Physically I don't know. He said he is going to rehab every day. Mentally, he seems all there," he said, adding that he spoke with Morgan Monday night.
"We were talking, and he was like, 'Neal. I mean, the outpouring of love was unbelievable. I mean, the people that reached out to me: Busta Rhymes, LL Cool J, the president,'" Brennan said. "The fact that Tracy put LL Cool J and Busta Rhymes above the president let's me know that Tracy is back."
Last month, the actor was spotted in public for the first time since his fatal car accident. He flashed a huge smile and a peace sign when reporters caught up with him outside of his New Jersey home.
The former "Saturday Night Live" star also spoke to reporters, saying, "I'm O.K.," and, "I love you very much. Thank you. I appreciate everything," before he was driven away in a black SUV, reported CBS News.
Morgan's spokesperson told Entertainment Tonight, "He asked me to pass along his sincerest gratitude to everyone who has helped him get to this point. He would also appreciate some privacy during this crucial point in his recovery."
Watch Neal Brennan's interview below.
Subscribe to Latin Post!
Sign up for our free newsletter for the Latest coverage!