Actor Gene Hackman Hit By Car in Florida, Airlifted to Hospital

[Amerigo Vespucci]

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."

[brucefan]

1. sounds like he's ok

one of my favorite actor

[Wait Wut]

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]

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]

4. Oh dear

Not good at his age.
Get well soon bro.

[lunatica]

5. I adore Gene Hackman

His acting chops are perfect. I truly love people who ply their craft with passion.

[Marrah_G]

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.