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Actor and stuntperson Carrie Bernans, who has appeared in several Marvel films, including “Black Panther,” and mostly recently worked on “The Color Purple,” was critically injured after being struck by a car in New York City.

The post also noted that Bernans — who worked as a stuntperson on Jordan Peele’s “Nope” — had successfully undergone surgery and expressed her optimism for the road to recovery she faces: “Despite the injuries sustained in the collision caused by a hit-and-run in NYC, she’s filled with hope and faith in the unfolding of a beautiful new chapter.”

A message shared to Bernans’ Instagram and a new GoFundMe page started by her family reiterated that the 29-year-old frequent Marvel stuntperson was not with her 8-month-old son at the time of the accident.

Added actor and stuntperson Garry Pastore: "RIP my dear friend, who fought an incredible fight. I will miss you. See you on the other side."

The key to a good fight scene, any director or stuntperson worth her salt will tell you, is gags.