Published 17:39 IST, May 27th 2020

Kevin Hart talks about his 2019 near-fatal car crash, says he appreciates life more now

The 40-year-old actor was hospitalised in September 2019 after the vintage car he was a passenger in veered into an embankment in Malibu Hills, California.

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Actor-comic Kevin Hart has opened up about his near-fatal crash in 2019 that caused him a serious back injury, saying he appreciates life more post incident.  40-year-old actor was hospitalised in September 2019 after vint car he was a passenger in veered into an embankment in Malibu Hills, California. He was accompanied by Jared Black, who was behind wheel, and fitness trainer Rebecca Broxterman at time of accident.

During his appearance on "Joe Rogan Experience"podcast, actor talked about his time in hospital recuperating from injuries he sustained during crash.

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"My biggest cry in life came from first day that I came home from hospital, because I never had to see that house again. Like re was an option of me never seeing that home again. re was an option of me never walking on that driveway again. re was an option of me never seeing my wife and my kids again," Hart said.

"Jumanji: Next Level" star said he views world "differently" w.

"When you come close to that light and if you are fortunate eugh to come back to that light, you value life differently. re are bad days for me," he said.

Hart also revealed that he pretended to be better than he actually was while he was in hospital.

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"I lied in hospital because I didn't want m to kw that I was having pain, because I thought that y were gonna stop me from letting me continue to try my walks. I was giving perception that it's better than what it is," actor said.

17:39 IST, May 27th 2020