‘Is Morgan Freeman sick’ – Why did the Oscar Winner Cover his Hand During Bubba Wallace’s Fanboy Moment?

Morgan Freeman is one of the most iconic figures in the history of Hollywood. He is renowned for his amazing acting skills and his distinct voice, which is often termed the voice of God. With a career spanning more than 7 decades, Freeman has done some iconic movies, that have earned him a lot of success, with his achievements including an Academy Award, Golden Globe, and many more. But his presence and iconic voice isn’t confined to the screenplays of Hollywood, it was going to echo at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway as NASCAR headed to the Sin City this weekend.

Fans were thrilled when it was announced that Freeman would be the grand marshal for the Pennzoil 400 race in Las Vegas. While the fans didn’t get the reception or the energy they expected from the veteran actor, the glove on his left hand also became a talking point during the pre-race festivities.

Morgan Freeman and His Health Challenges

 Morgan Freeman has been dealing with severe health issues that started from his car crash back in 2008. During this accident, Freeman suffered multiple serious injuries, that led to significant nerve damage in his left arm and has been causing him mobility issues and chronic pain. After the accident, his hand was reported as being paralyzed.

Freeman has been suffering from a disease known as fibromyalgia, which causes severe pain and mobility issues. “I suffered nerve damage, and it hasn’t gotten better. I can’t move it… It’s the fibromyalgia… Up and down the arm. That’s where it gets so bad. Excruciating,” Freeman told in an interview when asked about his medical condition.

To combat this pain and the condition, Freeman wears a compression glove on his affected hand, which helps him maintain the blood flow in his arm and also helps to reduce the swelling, which happens when the hand remains in one position for a long time. Compression gloves have also been reported to help with the intense pain of fibromyalgia.

Turns out Morgan Freeman is a big @BubbaWallace fan @USAFRecruiting // @LVMotorSpeedway pic.twitter.com/sT9bkAqeUY

— 23XI Racing (@23XIRacing) March 16, 2025

This compression glove has now become a common factor in Freeman’s public appearances, as he was seen wearing one in the Oscars event and more recently during his pre-race event at Las Vegas Speedway before the NASCAR Cup Series event when meeting with 23XI Racing’s Bubba Wallace.

This is a developing story.

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