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Brooke Burns
- In 2005, the actress suffered a neck injury after diving into her pool and hitting her head on the concrete. Thanks to her doctor friend who provided immediate medical assistance, she was able to escape the incident without any harm.
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Bono
- During a flight from Dublin to Berlin in 2014, one of the plane's doors unexpectedly detached, as reported by The Independent. Thankfully, the pilot skillfully landed the aircraft safely in Berlin, and the singer aboard remained unharmed.
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Niki Taylor
- In 2001, Taylor's partner had an accident with his SUV, hitting a telephone pole while using his cell phone. As a result, the supermodel suffered a perforated liver and remained in a coma for six weeks. However, she eventually made a full recovery.
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Harrison Ford
- In 2015, during an emergency landing, the actor suffered minor injuries as his own plane's engine system failed. Despite this, Ford skillfully landed the aircraft on a golf course.
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DJ AM and Travis Barker
- In 2008, these artists were involved in a tragic plane accident that resulted in the loss of four lives. Strangely, the plane didn't even manage to take off; it skidded off the runway, striking several antennas before coming to a stop. Barker suffered severe third-degree burns covering 65% of his body, spent three months in the hospital, and underwent 26 surgeries. Travis's assistant and his security guard lost their lives in the accident, along with the two pilots. Adam 'DJ AM' Goldstein survived the crash but tragically passed away about a year later due to an overdose.
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Mariah Carey
- Mariah Carey ended up in the hospital after a fall dislocated her shoulder while shooting the 'Beautiful' remix music video. But even with a dislocated shoulder, Mariah didn't let it dampen her spirit. She showcased her fabulousness by performing at the 2013 Major League Baseball All-Star Charity Concert in Central Park.
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Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore
- In 2009, Ashton and Demi experienced an incident where their plane was forced to make an unplanned landing due to an engine overheating. Fortunately, they both remained unharmed.
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Gloria Estefan
- During a tour in Pennsylvania in 1990, the singer's tour bus was struck by a truck, resulting in a fractured spine. To stabilize her spinal column, titanium rods were surgically inserted into her back. Her recovery lasted for approximately one year.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger
- In the year 2001, the actor experienced a severe motorcycle accident, resulting in six fractured ribs. After five years, his motorcycle was struck by a car, leading to the actor receiving 15 stitches on his lip.
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Stevie Wonder
- In 1973, Stevie's car had a collision with a timber truck during a tour. The accident was serious, causing the singer to remain in a coma for four days and resulting in a permanent loss of his sense of smell.
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Gary Busey
- In 1998, the actor had a motorcycle accident, slipping and hitting his head while riding his Harley without a helmet. The impact fractured his spine and caused internal bleeding. After spending 33 days in a coma, he made a full recovery without lasting injuries.
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Sharon Stone
- In 2001, a mere headache escalated into a serious medical emergency when she was hospitalized for a brain hemorrhage. She slipped into a coma for nine days before undergoing surgery to repair the compromised artery. It took 22 platinum coils to successfully stop the bleeding, highlighting the severity of her condition.
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George Lucas
- Just days prior to his high school graduation, George Lucas was hospitalized for three weeks after being in a car accident.
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Billy Idol
- In 1990, the actor was involved in a motorcycle accident where he was struck by a car. The collision was severe enough to almost require amputation of his leg.
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Ozzy Osbourne
- The musician, who has struggled with drug addiction, has faced numerous close calls with death. Once, his bodyguard saved him by performing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. More recently, the former Black Sabbath member underwent surgery and multiple treatments after a fall at his Los Angeles home in 2019 aggravated injuries from a quad bike accident in 2003.
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Kanye West
- In 2002, the rapper experienced a car accident resulting in a fractured jaw. This event served as inspiration for his popular song, 'Through The Wire.'
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50 Cent
- The rapper has been linked to criminal activities in the past, and has been involved in several accidents. The singer was famously shot nine times and survived.
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Beyoncé
- During a show in Canada, the singer had quite a scare when she got her hair stuck in a giant fan. Luckily, a bodyguard helped her out and she was unharmed.
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Mel Gibson
- In 2008, the actor had an accident in Malibu where he lost control of his car and collided with a cliff, thankfully escaping unharmed.
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Hugh Jackman
- In 2000, while shooting 'X-Men', the actor accidentally cut his face when he became entangled in a wire and accidentally scratched himself with his Wolverine claws.
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Barack Obama
- In 2008, Obama experienced a situation where the plane he was on had to make an unplanned landing. Reported by ABC, the pilot mentioned to air traffic control that he did not have complete control of the aircraft, fortunately resulting in no injuries.
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Johnny Depp
- The actor had to stop the filming of 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales' after he hurt himself doing a scene. He had to get surgery, and needed pins in one of his hands.
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Kate Moss
- The supermodel injured her right knee ligaments during a skiing trip in the Swiss Alps.
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Isla Fisher
- While shooting 'Now You See Me,' the actress faced a near-drowning incident during an underwater stunt. Her chains were entangled, but fortunately, she managed to escape unharmed.
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Sandra Bullock
- In 2000, the actress was on her way home when the twin engine airplane she was traveling in veered off the runway and fractured into two pieces, as reported by The Guardian. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
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Gerald Butler
- During the filming of 'Chasing Mavericks' in 2011, Gerard Butler had a frightening experience when his character, while surfing, was submerged under a wave for approximately one minute.
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Orlando Bloom
- In 1998, the actor had a scary accident. He fell from a balcony while trying to fix a drainpipe. This caused him to break several bones in his back, leaving him paralyzed for four days. Remarkably, he was able to leave the hospital using crutches, showing incredible determination and strength!
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Eva Longoria
- The actress suffered an injury while on vacation in Spain. As reported by Daily Mail, she fractured her leg and wore a leg brace to recover. Sources: (Daily Mail), (USA Today), (Rolling Stone)
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Brooke Burns
- In 2005, the actress suffered a neck injury after diving into her pool and hitting her head on the concrete. Thanks to her doctor friend who provided immediate medical assistance, she was able to escape the incident without any harm.
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1 / 29 Fotos
Bono
- During a flight from Dublin to Berlin in 2014, one of the plane's doors unexpectedly detached, as reported by The Independent. Thankfully, the pilot skillfully landed the aircraft safely in Berlin, and the singer aboard remained unharmed.
© Getty Images
2 / 29 Fotos
Niki Taylor
- In 2001, Taylor's partner had an accident with his SUV, hitting a telephone pole while using his cell phone. As a result, the supermodel suffered a perforated liver and remained in a coma for six weeks. However, she eventually made a full recovery.
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3 / 29 Fotos
Harrison Ford
- In 2015, during an emergency landing, the actor suffered minor injuries as his own plane's engine system failed. Despite this, Ford skillfully landed the aircraft on a golf course.
© Getty Images
4 / 29 Fotos
DJ AM and Travis Barker
- In 2008, these artists were involved in a tragic plane accident that resulted in the loss of four lives. Strangely, the plane didn't even manage to take off; it skidded off the runway, striking several antennas before coming to a stop. Barker suffered severe third-degree burns covering 65% of his body, spent three months in the hospital, and underwent 26 surgeries. Travis's assistant and his security guard lost their lives in the accident, along with the two pilots. Adam 'DJ AM' Goldstein survived the crash but tragically passed away about a year later due to an overdose.
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5 / 29 Fotos
Mariah Carey
- Mariah Carey ended up in the hospital after a fall dislocated her shoulder while shooting the 'Beautiful' remix music video. But even with a dislocated shoulder, Mariah didn't let it dampen her spirit. She showcased her fabulousness by performing at the 2013 Major League Baseball All-Star Charity Concert in Central Park.
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Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore
- In 2009, Ashton and Demi experienced an incident where their plane was forced to make an unplanned landing due to an engine overheating. Fortunately, they both remained unharmed.
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7 / 29 Fotos
Gloria Estefan
- During a tour in Pennsylvania in 1990, the singer's tour bus was struck by a truck, resulting in a fractured spine. To stabilize her spinal column, titanium rods were surgically inserted into her back. Her recovery lasted for approximately one year.
© Getty Images
8 / 29 Fotos
Arnold Schwarzenegger
- In the year 2001, the actor experienced a severe motorcycle accident, resulting in six fractured ribs. After five years, his motorcycle was struck by a car, leading to the actor receiving 15 stitches on his lip.
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9 / 29 Fotos
Stevie Wonder
- In 1973, Stevie's car had a collision with a timber truck during a tour. The accident was serious, causing the singer to remain in a coma for four days and resulting in a permanent loss of his sense of smell.
© Getty Images
10 / 29 Fotos
Gary Busey
- In 1998, the actor had a motorcycle accident, slipping and hitting his head while riding his Harley without a helmet. The impact fractured his spine and caused internal bleeding. After spending 33 days in a coma, he made a full recovery without lasting injuries.
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11 / 29 Fotos
Sharon Stone
- In 2001, a mere headache escalated into a serious medical emergency when she was hospitalized for a brain hemorrhage. She slipped into a coma for nine days before undergoing surgery to repair the compromised artery. It took 22 platinum coils to successfully stop the bleeding, highlighting the severity of her condition.
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12 / 29 Fotos
George Lucas
- Just days prior to his high school graduation, George Lucas was hospitalized for three weeks after being in a car accident.
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Billy Idol
- In 1990, the actor was involved in a motorcycle accident where he was struck by a car. The collision was severe enough to almost require amputation of his leg.
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14 / 29 Fotos
Ozzy Osbourne
- The musician, who has struggled with drug addiction, has faced numerous close calls with death. Once, his bodyguard saved him by performing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. More recently, the former Black Sabbath member underwent surgery and multiple treatments after a fall at his Los Angeles home in 2019 aggravated injuries from a quad bike accident in 2003.
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Kanye West
- In 2002, the rapper experienced a car accident resulting in a fractured jaw. This event served as inspiration for his popular song, 'Through The Wire.'
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50 Cent
- The rapper has been linked to criminal activities in the past, and has been involved in several accidents. The singer was famously shot nine times and survived.
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17 / 29 Fotos
Beyoncé
- During a show in Canada, the singer had quite a scare when she got her hair stuck in a giant fan. Luckily, a bodyguard helped her out and she was unharmed.
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18 / 29 Fotos
Mel Gibson
- In 2008, the actor had an accident in Malibu where he lost control of his car and collided with a cliff, thankfully escaping unharmed.
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19 / 29 Fotos
Hugh Jackman
- In 2000, while shooting 'X-Men', the actor accidentally cut his face when he became entangled in a wire and accidentally scratched himself with his Wolverine claws.
© Getty Images
20 / 29 Fotos
Barack Obama
- In 2008, Obama experienced a situation where the plane he was on had to make an unplanned landing. Reported by ABC, the pilot mentioned to air traffic control that he did not have complete control of the aircraft, fortunately resulting in no injuries.
© Getty Images
21 / 29 Fotos
Johnny Depp
- The actor had to stop the filming of 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales' after he hurt himself doing a scene. He had to get surgery, and needed pins in one of his hands.
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Kate Moss
- The supermodel injured her right knee ligaments during a skiing trip in the Swiss Alps.
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23 / 29 Fotos
Isla Fisher
- While shooting 'Now You See Me,' the actress faced a near-drowning incident during an underwater stunt. Her chains were entangled, but fortunately, she managed to escape unharmed.
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Sandra Bullock
- In 2000, the actress was on her way home when the twin engine airplane she was traveling in veered off the runway and fractured into two pieces, as reported by The Guardian. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
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Gerald Butler
- During the filming of 'Chasing Mavericks' in 2011, Gerard Butler had a frightening experience when his character, while surfing, was submerged under a wave for approximately one minute.
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26 / 29 Fotos
Orlando Bloom
- In 1998, the actor had a scary accident. He fell from a balcony while trying to fix a drainpipe. This caused him to break several bones in his back, leaving him paralyzed for four days. Remarkably, he was able to leave the hospital using crutches, showing incredible determination and strength!
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Eva Longoria
- The actress suffered an injury while on vacation in Spain. As reported by Daily Mail, she fractured her leg and wore a leg brace to recover. Sources: (Daily Mail), (USA Today), (Rolling Stone)
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Celebrities who had a second chance at life
From celebrity near-misses to astonishing escapes!
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From minor mishaps to harrowing accidents, these renowned personalities serve as a testament to the fact that in times of adversity, wealth or celebrity status cannot guarantee one's safety.
Ever wondered what Barack Obama, Sandra Bullock, or Orlando Bloom have in common? Delve into this gallery to explore the stories of beloved celebrities who have overcome life-threatening situations. Click through to find out and be amazed by their inspiring tales of survival.
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