Morgan Freeman wife divorcing after 24 years

Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman and his wife of 24 years, Myrna Colley-Lee, a costume designer for theater, have filed for divorce.

The news comes after Morgan Freeman, 71, and a female passenger, Demaris Meyer, 48, of Memphis were in a car accident Sunday night near Freeman's home in Tallahatchie County, Miss. The actor suffered a broken arm, broken elbow and minor shoulder injuries.

Bill Luckett who is Freeman's Mississippi-based attorney and business partner confirmed that the pair have been separated 'for legal and practical purposes' since December 2007. Luckett says the divorce was in the works before the accident.

Freeman had surgery on Monday on his left arm and hand, but his recovery is expected to take months. Luckett says Freeman will have to wear a neck brace for six to eight months, and his arm will take several months to heal.

On Tuesday, Freeman received visits from family members. He could be released in the next few days.

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Released on Thursday 07th 2008
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