'Succession' Alan Ruck's Golden Globes Cane Not Linked To His Massive Car Crash

Alan Ruck turned heads at the 2024 Golden Globes ceremony, but the buzz he generated has nothing to do with his outfit. 

The "Succession" star raised concerns about his well-being as he strutted down the red carpet with a support cane. Many wondered if this walking aid served as a fashion statement, while others suspected it had something to do with his 2023 car crash.

Ruck has yet to break his silence about the viral speculations; however, sources close to him recently spilled the tea. These insiders claim the actor's cane is linked to a health condition that started long before his unfortunate accident.

The Hollywood veteran's shocking Golden Globes appearance renewed the public's interest in his viral car crash. Last October, Ruck got into a nasty accident after losing control of his electric truck and crashing into a pizza parlor.

The accident caused numerous damages as the actor's vehicle collided with other cars before smashing into the restaurant's wall. Fortunately, he escaped the incident without visible injuries but debuted a knee brace in his first appearance after the accident.

Months later, Ruck stepped out with a cane, naturally causing many to speculate whether he was still healing from the accident. However, sources close to him begged to differ, claiming the walking aid was unrelated to the accident but the actor's battle with arthritis.

This condition caused Ruck to undergo a complete knee replacement surgery three and a half weeks ago, as insiders revealed to TMZ. They noted the cane was an absolute necessity for him, and he frequently used it to get around.

As stated, the entertainer's walking aid came months after he debuted a knee sleeve following his massive car crash. Last November, paparazzi spotted him limping to his car in a gray hoodie, white t-shirt, and black shorts ensemble.

The 67-year-old, who completed his outfit with gray sneakers and dark sunglasses, looked frazzled while holding a beverage cup. On his left knee was a brace that caught the paparazzi's attention, with someone telling Ruck it was good to see him still walking after the nasty crash.

However, he shut down speculations that the injury was a result of the car crash. "This isn't from the accident. This is because I'm getting older," he said while pointing to the brace.

As for the unfortunate accident, Ruck noted that he was okay and grateful for the lack of victims. "I'm fine, and thank God nobody was killed," he said before addressing fans' remarks about the car crash being his second headline-making accident.

The Hollywood veteran previously caused a stir for reportedly crashing a Ferrari "kit car" while filming the 1986 movie "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." However, he didn't have much to say about this incident, brushing it off as "I guess that's what people are saying. God bless everybody."

A month before debuting his walking cane, Ruck was sued over his October car crash by one of the accident's victims. The plaintiff, Horacio Vela, claimed he suffered severe injuries from the collision and blamed his distress on the actor's negligence.

Recalling the accident in his lawsuit, Vela noted he was waiting at a red light at the intersection of La Brea Avenue and Hollywood Boulevard when a vehicle, later identified as Ruck's 2023 Rivian R1T pickup truck, rear-ended his car.

The alleged victim added that Ruck's actions forced his car into oncoming traffic, where he made another collision with a vehicle turning on La Brea Avenue. Vela stated the accident left him with "severe injuries and damages," including dizziness, memory loss, and fogginess.

His attorney, Neama Rahmani, echoed similar sentiments, stating the victim was found unconscious at the scene and then rushed to the hospital, where he discovered he had a subdural hematoma.

Additionally, the lawsuit claimed the accident left Vela with "property damage, costs of past and future medical care, pain and suffering, mental anguish, emotional distress, and other consequential damages." The alleged victim needed Ruck to take responsibility as his insurance refused to pay.

"Accidents happen. That's what insurance is for. But Alan Ruck's insurance company, State Farm, has refused to accept responsibility for the crash," the plaintiff's attorney told sources. "Ruck says he doesn't know what happened, and the Los Angeles Police Department says it was a vehicle issue while Rivian, the manufacturer, says the truck was working properly."

"In this case, multiple people were hit, and a business was damaged," Rahmani continued. "We believe Ruck is responsible for the damages, and we filed a lawsuit to subpoena evidence and witnesses to prove our case."