United Kingdom, April 24 -- Jeremy Renner has embraced the aches and pains he experiences since his near-fatal accident.

The 'Mayor of Kingstown' actor broke 38 bones in his body after being crushed by his snowplough in January 2023 and though he still experiences lingering discomfort, he doesn't mind because it is "awesome" just to be alive and have made significant strides in his recovery.

He told People magazine: "My swollen ankles, my back that keeps going out or my jaw that just can't seem to bite down right, it's a great reminder of an attitude that got me to here in the first place.

"It's awesome. This is why I can't have a bad day. I know what a bad day feels like."

The 54-year-old star had his chest and leg reconstructed with...