Morgan Freeman is a true Hollywood icon and a man that really needs no introduction. His voice has become just as famous as the man himself, and his talents have made him the fourth highest-earning box office star. Over the years Freeman has proven he really can do it all from drama to suspense and comedy, but no matter what role he takes in any film fans can always count on him to be incredible. Due to his level of fame and millions of passionate fans, his ability to stay out of the spotlight is truly amazing and just another talent the notable actor has succeeded at over his five decades in the industry. Get to know the incredibly talented star better with these 10 things you never knew about Morgan Freeman:
10. Pneumonia Scare
At one point there was a chance that the world was not going to get to enjoy Morgan Freeman’s acting talents, because back in 1953 when Freeman was 16 years old he almost died from pneumonia. While for most, pneumonia is simple enough to recover from, complications arose for Freeman when an abscess developed on his lungs, and things got even more terrifying when the abscess burst and he almost died. “Some say God saved me,” Freeman said of his incredible recovery from the medical crisis, and added, “I’ve survived so many things in my life that I don’t find myself asking the question of ‘why?'”
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