- Morgan Freeman has suddenly fallen ill and is unable to work.
- His agent revealed what had happened to the beloved actor and what was next for Freeman.
- Fans are praying for Freeman’s speedy and complete recovery.
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Morgan Freeman is a beloved actor famous for his iconic movie and TV roles and recognizable voice. He has enjoyed enormous success in Hollywood and is a firm favorite among many generations.
Recently, he has run into some health issues that have caused the actor to cancel plans he had made before. His fans pray that he makes a speedy and complete recovery and can work again soon.
Morgan Freeman at a photoshoot for “Show Circuit” in 2006 | Source: Getty Images
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Freeman and his “Special Ops: Lioness” costars had planned a trip to the UK to do press for the production. However, 86-year-old Freeman had to miss the trip after he experienced some health issues.
When Freeman’s costars Zoë Saldana and Nicole Kidman appeared on the press tour, and Freeman did not, fans were confused. While interviewers said they were upset he couldn’t be there, no information was given about why he was missing.
Morgan Freeman and Margot Robbie at the 95th Annual Academy Awards in March 2023 | Source: Getty Images
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Now, after some time, it has been said that Freeman contracted a “contagious infection” before he was due to leave for the press tour, and it prevented him from traveling with his costars for the tour.
What Happened to Morgan Freeman?
After he was notably absent from the interviews in the UK, a representative for Freeman said that he had a fever, and the doctor told him he had a contagious infection and shouldn’t travel.
Morgan Freeman at the virtual 26th Annual Critics Choice Awards in 2021 | Source: Getty Images
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Morgan Freeman in “The Shawshank Redemption” in 1994 | Source: Getty Images
Comments left on a Facebook post about Morgan Freeman’s health in July 2023 | Source: facebook.com/DailyMail
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Freeman canceled his trip to get better and didn’t affect anybody else. However, his rep said that he was okay now. In the meantime, fans have been praying for the actor, saying how great an actor he is and sending all their love his way.
Although Freeman is okay now, Saldana and Kidman had to complete the tour and give interviews independently, as Freeman could not meet them for the remainder of their press tours.
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