Famous near-death experiences
The award-winning rapper struggled with drug addiction for years and nearly overdosed in 2007
In October 2002, the rapper-producer was involved in a car crash after leaving a late-night L.A. recording session.
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
In September 2008, the pop-punk drummer was listed in critical condition after a plane crash.
Rescuers had to use the Jaws of Life to rescue the distinguished actor after a flip-over car crash in 2008.
On March 2, the tennis star underwent emergency treatment for a blood clot.
On Dec. 4, 1988, the Oscar-winning actor was severely injured in a motorcycle accident.
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.
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.
Source:Specials
