Famous Celebrities Who Barely Escaped Death

Owen Wilson

Though he’s now known for his signature phrase a.k.a the Own Wilson Wow, the actor came from a dark place. In 2007, he attempted to take his own life. He was treated for depression and withdrew from his role in the film Tropic Thunder. Wilson has tried to avoid interviews ever since the event.

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