Brad Pitt is staying informed about the recovery of his estranged son Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt, who was involved in a serious e-bike accident that landed him in the ICU. Despite the ongoing estrangement between Pitt and Pax, a source close to the family has confirmed that Brad Pitt is receiving regular updates about his son’s health and progress.

Pax, who is now 20 years old, suffered a severe accident on July 29 while riding his e-bike in Los Feliz, Los Angeles. Eyewitnesses reported that the scene was alarming; Pax rear-ended a car at a red light, and bystanders initially feared the worst. One witness described seeing Pax’s mouth filled with blood and noted a small stream of blood coming from his mouth as he attempted to speak. The severity of the situation was underscored by the immediate and intense response from emergency services.

Paramedics arrived promptly and transported Pax to a nearby hospital. Once admitted, he was placed in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) where he was diagnosed with “complex trauma.” His injuries included a major head trauma, a minor brain bleed, and a hip injury. The severity of his condition necessitated a week-long stay in the ICU before he was eventually released on August 5.

During this critical period, Pax’s mother, Angelina Jolie, rushed to be by his side. Jolie, 49, along with Pax’s siblings, provided support and visited him frequently throughout his hospital stay. The family expressed deep gratitude for the swift and life-saving actions of the first responders as well as the exceptional medical care Pax received.

Brad Pitt, 60, was reportedly “shocked and emotional” upon learning about Pax’s accident. According to TMZ, he was extremely concerned for his son’s well-being. Although Pitt and Jolie have been embroiled in a contentious divorce battle that has lasted over eight years, he has been kept informed about Pax’s condition by concerned friends and family members. This steady flow of information has continued even after Pax’s release from the hospital.

Pitt, known for his own interest in motorcycles, was particularly alarmed by the fact that Pax was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident. This detail added to his distress, especially given that Pax had been involved in multiple accidents in recent months.

The accident occurred amid the backdrop of Pitt and Jolie’s prolonged and public legal struggles. In addition to Pax, the couple shares five other children: Maddox, 23, Zahara, 19, Shiloh, 18, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 16. Jolie adopted Pax in 2007 when he was just three years old, and Pitt legally adopted him in 2008.

In recent developments related to the family, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt recently made headlines by legally changing her last name. On her birthday in May, she filed a petition to drop her famous father’s surname and was granted the change by a judge. Shiloh is now officially known as Shiloh Jolie, reflecting her desire to distance herself from the Pitt name amidst the family’s ongoing issues.

As Brad Pitt continues to focus on Pax’s recovery, he remains hopeful for his son’s full healing and well-being. The updates about Pax’s health are a reminder of the complexities and personal struggles that even high-profile families face, highlighting the ongoing challenges and emotional toll that come with such situations.