Famous near-death experiences
For one brief moment, these famous figures gave their fans and followers a big scare. See which potentially fatal circumstances nearly caused these stars to fall.
Eminem The award-winning rapper struggled with drug addiction for years and nearly overdosed in 2007.
Kanye West In October 2002, the rapper-producer was involved in a car crash after leaving a late-night L.A. recording session.
Gabrielle Giffords On Jan. 8, a gunman attempted to assassinate U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D.-Ariz., who is now on the road to recovery.
50 Cent In May 2000, the platinum-selling rapper fell victim to violence outside his grandmother's home.
Travis Barker In September 2008, the pop-punk drummer was listed in critical condition after a plane crash.
Morgan Freeman Rescuers had to use the Jaws of Life to rescue the distinguished actor after a flip-over car crash in 2008.
Serena Williams On March 2, the tennis star underwent emergency treatment for a blood clot.
Gary Busey On Dec. 4, 1988, the Oscar-winning actor was severely injured in a motorcycle accident.
Sharon Stone In 2001, the actress's severe headaches revealed something more serious once she was rushed to the emergency room.
Erik Estrada While filming a stunt for his '70s TV show, Estrada was thrown from, then crushed by, a motorcycle, sustaining multiple injuries.
Chevy Chase Chase was injured in a freak accident that seemed ripped from the plot of the 1981 movie he was filming.
Ozzy Osbourne Many know about the aging rocker battling his past demons. But in 2003, he faced a different kind of threat to his livelihood.
Rachel BilsonAs a teen, the actress was involved in a head-on car collision, which left her unconscious for days.
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