‘Sopranos' and 'Bad Boys' star Joe Pantoliano 'recovering' at home after being struck by a vehicle
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Joe Pantoliano is in recovery mode.
The 68-year-old actor was struck by a vehicle on Friday while out for a walk, according to a recent report.
Pantoliano was reportedly sent airborne for several feet before hitting a wooden fence, resulting in injuries to his head, leg, and shoulder.
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Later that day, a message was shared on the actor's Instagram page, ensuring fans of his safety.
The post contained two photos of Pantoliano, who seemed to be in high spirits. A large, stitched up wound was visible on his head in the photos.
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"Joey is home recovering. He has a severe head injury and some chest trauma," the post's caption read. "He is going to be dark on social media for a couple days while recovering. Thank you for all the well wishes and positive vibes. Keep them coming! We'll be reading them to him to help him get better!"
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Nancy, the actor's wife, told TMZ the popular "Joey Pants" was walking with the family in their neighborhood when a Porsche was allegedly T-boned by another car and sent across the road where Pantoliano was walking, hitting him.
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According to the outlet, per Nancy, the drivers of both vehicles involved in the accident stayed at the scene while police were investigating.
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Pantoliano shared a video to his Instagram account Friday morning of lush greenery with a rainbow backdrop, which family members reportedly said was taken before he left for his walk.
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Fox News' Julius Young contributed to this report