Famous near-death experiences


The award-winning rapper struggled with drug addiction for years and nearly overdosed in 2007. Which substance caused the scare?

In October 2002, the rapper-producer was involved in a car crash after leaving a late-night L.A. recording session. What major injury did he sustain?

On Jan. 8, a gunman attempted to assassinate U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D.-Ariz., who is now on the road to recovery.

In May 2000, the platinum-selling rapper fell victim to violence outside his grandmother's home What happened?

In September 2008, the pop-punk drummer was listed in critical condition after a plane crash. What was the suspected cause?

Rescuers had to use the Jaws of Life to rescue the distinguished actor after a flip-over car crash in 2008. How was he injured?

On March 2, the tennis star underwent emergency treatment for a blood clot What caused it?

On Dec. 4, 1988, the Oscar-winning actor was severely injured in a motorcycle accident. What contributed to his injuries?

In 2001, the actress's severe headaches revealed something more serious once she was rushed to the emergency room.

While filming a stunt for his '70s TV show, Estrada was thrown from, then crushed by, a motorcycle, sustaining multiple injuries

Chase was injured in a freak accident that seemed ripped from the plot of the 1981 movie he was filming. What happened?

Many know about the aging rocker battling his past demons. But in 2003, he faced a different kind of threat to his livelihood

As a teen, the actress was involved in a head-on car collision, which left her unconscious for days.