Dark Knight star divorcing his wife

London (ANI): Hollywood actor Morgan Freeman is divorcing his wife of 24 years, his lawyer has said.

The Dark Knight star has announced his split with second wife Myrna Colley-Lee following a divorce action. The 71-year-old star's lawyer told US TV program Access Hollywood that the star and his wife 'are involved in a divorce action'.

Freeman married Myrna in 1984. The actor recently underwent a surgery to repair nerve damage in his left arm and hand following his car accident. But now he is said to be keeping up his spirits.

"Morgan is doing well after his surgery to reconnect nerves and repair damage in his left arm and hand, he is visiting with family this morning, as of this morning he's up and walking around and looking forward to his release as soon as possible," Telegraph quoted a statement on the actor's condition, as saying.