'This kind of giant vortex of white light was upon me and — poof!...' These Hollywood cats with nine lives all cheated death
Several celebrities have had brushes with the Grim Reaper.
From harrowing health crises to freak accidents, these Hollywood stars have faced their own mortality and lived to tell the tale.
Following the news that Magic Mike star Joe Manganiello survived multiple near-death experiences over a brutal decade-long health battle, we look at the celebrities who came incredibly close to the edge - and how the terrifying experiences changed their lives forever.
