On January 8, it was reported that former NFL running back Peyton Hillis was making minor improvements while in the ICU after a swimming accident. A source told WREG that at first, his lungs and kidneys were severely damaged in the incident, but as his lungs have been improving, his kidneys were the “great concern” as Hillis continues to recover in the hospital. The source also told people to keep the former running back in their thoughts and prayers.
On January 12, Hillis’ girlfriend Angela Cole provided a positive update on the former Arizona Razorback’s condition. “Peyton is off the ventilator and is on the road to recovery,” she said in her Instagram caption. “Please continue to pray for he’s still got a ways ahead of him, but thank you for all of your prayers and love and support thus far.” The actor called her boyfriend a “hero” and said that “today was a good day” for the family.
Read Related Also: Matt Rife Faces Backlash For ‘Touching’ Zendaya In Resurfaced MTV Clip
Hillis’ Razorback teammates have also pointed out the former running back’s heroic qualities. “A lot of former players, we are all in a group message, and the first thing people were calling him was Superman,” former Razorback tight end Chris Gragg told KARK, after hearing that Hillis reportedly saved his children’s lives. “Like that’s a real life Clark Kent.”
