Celebrity Near Death Experiences

Sean Kingston’s scary jet ski accident was a reminder that even celebrities are not invincible. As Kingston recovers from his injuries, let’s reflect on the other celebrities who have narrowly escaped death.

Sean Kingston
Year: 2011

What happened: While jet skiing in this Florida hot spot, the Jamaican-American singer suffered several injuries, including a broken jaw in a terrifying accident.

Sharon Stone
Year: 2001

What happened: A pounding headache brought the blonde actress to the hospital in September 2001, though doctors found her symptoms were caused by a brain hemorrhage. Stone survived the ordeal and views it as a turning point in her life.

Gary Busey
Year: 1988

What happened: The actor was involved in a near-fatal motorcycle accident and doctors worried it may have caused permanent brain damage.

Donald Sutherland
Year: 1979

What happened: Though Donald Sutherland has survived a myriad of health scares including polio and hepatitis, it was spinal meningitis that brought him closest to death. The actor says he died for “four or five seconds” before coming back to life. -Celebrity Near Death Experiences