Statement From Morgan Freeman's Office About His Condition

Last update: 5:39 p.m. EDT Aug. 4, 2008

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug 04, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The following is a statement by Donna Lee - Spokesperson/Publicist for Morgan Freeman:

Regarding Morgan's injuries - "Morgan has a broken arm, elbow and has minor shoulder damage but was in good spirits when I spoke with him a short time ago at the Elvis Presley Memorial Trauma Center at The MED, a Level 1 Trauma Center at the Regional Medical Center at Memphis.
He is having a little bit of surgery this afternoon or tomorrow to help correct the damage. He says he'll be OK and is looking forward to a full recovery."

Folks are welcome to send well wishes - no flowers or gifts - to:

PO Box 16548, Encino, CA 91416 in care of Morgan Freeman

Or they can blog him at: http://www.planitnow.org/morgan/

He and we thank everyone who has sent them for the good wishes and prayers.

SOURCE Donna Lee - Spokesperson/Publicist for Morgan Freeman

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