Hollywood's dangerous side revealed! We're diving into the most shocking near-death experiences of celebrities in recent years. From on-set accidents to life-threatening medical emergencies, these stars faced incredible odds and miraculously survived.
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00:00The incident occurred almost a month into Zach's time on the Spanish island,
00:03having been in Ibiza since July.
00:05Welcome to WatchMojo,
00:07and today we're looking at times celebrities narrowly escaped death within the last 10 years.
00:11That is what is left of Harrison Ford's vintage airplane
00:15pancaked on a golf course here in West Los Angeles.
00:20David Arquette
00:24Perhaps best known for his role as Dewey in the Scream franchise,
00:27David Arquette has also dabbled in the world of professional wrestling,
00:30a passion that nearly cost him his life in 2018.
00:40During an Anything Goes death match opposite wrestler Nick Gage,
00:43Arquette sustained a severe neck injury when a glass light tube cut dangerously
00:48close to his jugular vein. He fled the ring in panic and was rushed to the
00:51hospital where he underwent emergency treatment. The frightening incident,
00:54which was detailed in the documentary You Cannot Kill David Arquette,
00:58became a turning point for the actor, ultimately leading him to end his self-destructive behaviors.
01:07Dylan O'Brien
01:092016 was quite the harrowing year for actor Dylan O'Brien. While filming the
01:12latest installment in the Maze Runner franchise, a stunt involving a moving
01:16vehicle went terribly wrong, leaving the fan-favorite star with severe injuries,
01:20including facial fractures, a concussion, and brain trauma.
01:24The incident was so serious that production was paused for nearly a year,
01:33as O'Brien embarked on a challenging physical and emotional recovery. During this time,
01:38O'Brien says he faced doubts about continuing his acting career,
01:41describing it as a dark and challenging period.
01:44Despite the hardships, O'Brien persevered,
01:53ultimately returning to complete the film and resuming his on-screen occupation.
02:03Josh Duhamel
02:04Thanks to nature's unpredictability, Josh Duhamel experienced a near-death experience
02:08while filming the 2022 movie Shotgun Wedding in the Dominican Republic.
02:11Sharing the traumatic experience on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,
02:15Duhamel explained that in his downtime, he often swam in a serene cove near his hotel.
02:24One day, however, the waves became dangerously rough. While recording the turbulent scene,
02:29a massive wave nearly swept him over the edge of a cliff.
02:31This rogue wave comes up as I'm videotaping this thing and literally
02:35washed me almost over the edge of this cliff.
02:38Fortunately, razor-sharp curls stopped him, leaving his legs badly scraped in the process.
02:43Needless to say, Duhamel described it as one of the scariest moments of his life.
02:47It was one of the near-death experiences of my life, for sure.
02:50Tracy Morgan
02:51In June of 2014, fans and colleagues of Tracy Morgan held their collective breaths
02:56when news broke of a fatal accident involving the comedian on the New Jersey Turnpike.
03:00Morgan's driver recounting the frightening moments.
03:03It felt like an explosion.
03:05Details soon emerged that a Walmart truck collided with Morgan's limousine bus,
03:09leaving the actor-slash-comedian critically injured. Tragically,
03:12the crash claimed the life of Tracy's friend and fellow comedian, James McNair.
03:16Devastated. We're devastated with James. I love you.
03:20As for Morgan, the SNL alum spent weeks in a coma and endured months of rehabilitation.
03:25Tracy says the incident deeply impacted him,
03:28prompting him to become an advocate for road safety as he slowly made his way back into show business.
03:32Having this whole thing happen to you in the coma and you come out and everything is different.
03:37No, yeah, things are different. Donald Trump is leading the polls. I'm going back.
03:44No, you can't go back.
03:45Courtney Cox and Jennifer Aniston
03:47Courtney Cox and Jennifer Aniston came alarmingly close to being friends to the very end,
03:51in the most literal sense. You see, in February 2019, the actresses experienced a life-threatening
03:57incident while flying to Mexico for Aniston's 50th birthday.
04:00A private jet reportedly carrying friends' actresses Jennifer Aniston and Courtney Cox
04:05had to make an emergency landing.
04:07Their private plane was forced to make an emergency landing after a loud bang
04:10was heard during the takeoff, signaling a serious problem. During the ordeal,
04:14Cox confessed to being really scared, even messaging her loved ones.
04:18Courtney on board the private jet with BFF Jennifer Aniston tried her best to stay calm
04:23as she reached out to daughter Coco and fiancé Johnny McDade.
04:27I sent a little text to Coco. I love you. And I didn't say why.
04:30As for the issue, it turned out to be a completely blown tire.
04:33We're on a private flight to Mexico on February 15th to celebrate Jennifer Aniston's 50th birthday
04:40when a wheel broke entirely off the plane. The plane circled for a few hours before making an
04:44emergency landing in Southern California.
04:46The flight spent hours burning off fuel before eventually touching down without incident.
04:51Ric Flair
04:52In 1975, wrestling legend Ric Flair nearly had his life ended
04:56when he was in a serious plane crash in Wilmington, North Carolina.
05:00Left engine went, boom. And instead of, we flew into a tree orchard, right? Normally
05:10it was a cartwheel of small aircraft. We were going so fast we tore it down
05:14and landed in a railroad embankment stuck in the ground at 230 miles an hour.
05:18Fast forward some 40 plus years later and the nature boy cheated death for a second time.
05:23In August 2017, the pro wrestler was hospitalized with severe health issues
05:27and placed in a medically induced coma.
05:29Some sad news involving one of the greatest pro wrestlers of all time, Ric Flair,
05:33hospitalized, underwent surgery after he was put in a medically induced coma. And this is
05:39a very serious situation.
05:40Word spread fast around the wrestling community that the prognosis was grim.
05:44Asking for prayers. We need your prayers, positive energy,
05:47and well wishes for our living legend as he's dealing with some tough medical issues.
05:51Despite the odds, Flair survived surgery and weeks of intensive care,
05:55making a rather remarkable recovery. Just like he's done countless times in the ring,
05:59Flair managed to kick out at the last second.
06:02Zac Efron
06:04Teen heartthrob turned straight up hunk Zac Efron has had his fair share of close calls,
06:09including a 2013 incident where he tripped and shattered his jaw.
06:12Zac says after slipping and hitting a fountain while running in socks at home,
06:16he passed out.
06:17However, on August 2nd, 2024, the High School Musical star was hospitalized in Ibiza
06:22after a serious driving mishap where his chest hit the pool's bottom, causing him to ingest water.
06:27Zac ingested water when his chest hit the bottom of the pool after his dive,
06:31and that security staff at the villa he was staying in pulled him out of the water
06:35after he showed signs of distress.
06:37Headlines stating Zac was found unconscious at the bottom of the pool
06:40sparked a worrisome stir online. Though the actor has shared few details about the incident,
06:45he's expressed gratitude to fans for their well wishes.
06:47Happy and healthy. Thanks for the well wishes.
06:50His fans, in turn, wish he'd be a little more careful.
06:53Harrison Ford
06:54You know how to fly, don't you?
06:57No. Do you?
06:59Oh, no.
07:00How hard can it be?
07:01Legendary actor Harrison Ford has been flying since the 1960s,
07:05having licenses for airplanes and helicopters. However,
07:08the Star Wars star's passion for aviation nearly cost him his life in 2015.
07:13It's an airplane that's as old as Harrison Ford is.
07:15When airplanes or engines are that old, they do have a tendency to fail.
07:20This is when the engine of his vintage plane
07:22failed shortly after takeoff and crash-landed on a golf course.
07:25So you chose a golf course because doctors are there usually,
07:28so that would be a good place to land.
07:31That wasn't... I didn't construct such a complete understanding of the situation.
07:39Suffering serious injuries, including, but not limited to,
07:42a broken pelvis and ankle, Ford was lucky to be alive.
07:45The veteran actor also survived a helicopter crash during flight training in 1999,
07:49where neither he nor his instructor were seriously hurt.
07:52We'd say Harrison has had a fair bit of luck on his side all these years.
07:56Jamie Foxx
07:57I'm not a clone. I'm not a clone.
08:02I know a lot of people were saying I was cloned out there.
08:05In April 2023, Jamie Foxx's family revealed that the actor had suffered a medical emergency,
08:11one that nearly ended his life. During filming of the Netflix movie Back in Action,
08:15opposite Cameron Diaz, it was disclosed that Foxx was abruptly hospitalized in Atlanta.
08:19The actor's condition was unknown to the public,
08:21but was serious enough for family members to rush to his side.
08:24We have been waiting for four months to hear from Jamie, to find out what exactly happened to him.
08:31By May, Jamie's daughter Corinne shared that her dad was home and recovering well.
08:35I went to Hilton Bay.
08:36Ever the entertainer, Jamie Foxx ensured that the story of his health scare came
08:40straight from him, saving it for a comedy special titled Jamie Foxx, What Had Happened Was.
08:45I said if I can stay funny, I can stay alive.
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09:06Jeremy Renner
09:07So much for ushering in the new year on a positive note. On New Year's Day 2023,
09:11Jeremy Renner's life took a shocking turn when he was run over by a 14,000-pound snowplow while
09:17trying to help his nephew. Renner's snowcat, like the one he's seen operating in this video
09:21posted more than a year ago, was stuck in the snow. The accident left Renner with over 30
09:26broken bones and required multiple surgeries. We've learned that Renner's family is with him
09:30now and he is receiving hospital care. Despite the severity of his injuries,
09:35the Avengers star showed remarkable resilience, constantly updating fans about his progress,
09:40and even, miraculously, walking again within months. Renner's recovery has been nothing
09:44short of inspiring, proving he's truly as tough in real life as he is in the movies.
09:48He has recovered like a mofo.
09:52Which harrowing celebrity close call do you remember hearing about?
09:55Share your recollections in the comments below.
09:58I can't believe I'm here. I can't believe I'm in front of you.
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