Orlando Bloom Recalls ‘Narrowly Escaping Death And Paralysis’ After Spine-Crushing Fall 23 Years Ago

Orlando Bloom’s perilous Pirates of the Caribbean adventures jumped from the world of fiction to reality as he was spotted paddleboarding as a shark circled below him. Heading out to the pacific waters just off the coast of Malibu, the 44 year old star was out with his friend when Carlos Gauna captured the clip of the star.

Orlando Bloom, 44, loves the great outdoors and has always proved to be adventurous, so it comes as no surprise that he’s putting his skills to the test. In a recent video, posted to Instagram on Sept. 14, the actor is paddleboarding alongside a great white shark proving once again that he is fearless as ever! 

2011 was ten years ago (can you believe it?), and as with every year the 2011 Met Gala played host to Hollywood’s biggest stars during the fashion event of the year.

Michael Schumacher 's wife Corinna has opened up on the former Formula One racing driver's condition with an update about his health eight years after he was involved in a devastating skiing accident.

Orlando Bloom is opening up about suffering a life-threatening accident back in 1998, after falling three stories when a drainpipe collapsed, as he attempted to climb a rooftop terrace with friends.The Hollywood star, who was recently spotted partying in Italy with Katy Perry, took to social media to share how grateful he feels after surviving the terrifying situation, sharing a photo of himself riding a bike while wearing a brace.“That’s me in my back brace circa 1998 about 3 months after I

Orlando Bloom took some time to reflect on a life-threatening fall the star suffered back in 1998, sharing details of the accident on social media. "That’s me in my back brace circa 1998 about 3months after I fell 3floors and crushed my spine, narrowly escaping death and paralysis," wrote the 44-year-old actor on Instagram, captioning a flick of himself riding a bike while wearing the brace and smiling, despite his injuries.

Orlando Bloom has opened up about a horrifying near-death experience he suffered back in 1998.The actor posted a throwback photo of his younger self wearing a back brace on a bike ride in the sunshine.

Orlando Bloom has shared a throwback photo of himself in recovery after crushing his spine in a terrifying accident.

A post shared by Orlando Bloom (@orlandobloom)Back in 2005, Bloom discussed the accident in an interview, revealing that he had climbed up onto the roof of a house, before the drainpipe he was using to climb collapsed, leading him to fall.“For four days, I faced the idea of living in a wheelchair for the rest of my life,” he told GQ at the time. “I went to some dark places in my mind.

Orlando Bloom is feeling grateful for his health and body.The 44-year-old actor took to Instagram on Friday to reflect on «narrowly escaping death» after suffering a fall and breaking his vertebrae in 1998.«That’s me in my back brace circa 1998 about 3 months after I fell 3 floors and crushed my spine, narrowly escaping death and paralysis,» he wrote alongside an old photo of himself riding a bike and wearing a brace.

John Travolta had a difficult discussion with his son after Kelly Preston's death. During an appearance on , Kevin Hart's Peacock talk show, the 67-year-old actor revealed what he told his son, Ben, after the 10-year-old expressed a fear of his dad dying following his mom's death."[Ben] said to me once, 'Because mom passed away, I'm afraid you're going to,'" John recalled.

Katy Perry, crediting her with aiding Kerr's co-parenting relationship with her ex-husband Orlando Bloom. Kerr and Bloom were married from 2010 to 2013 and share 10-year-old son Flynn together.

Miranda Kerr had some interesting words to describe her current relationship with ex-husband Orlando Bloom in a new interview out this week…

Cara Delevingne in the Czech Republic.  Orlando was working hard on staying in his superstar shape as he zipped down the street for the run while in the company of his pup.

married from 2010 to 2013 and share 10-year-old son Flynn together. Discussing her relationship with her ex-husband on the Moments podcast with basketball player and presenter Candace Parker, Kerr explained that the former couple 'realised that having two happy parents separated [was] more important for our child than two unhappy parents together'.

Miranda Kerr is not holding back her feelings when it comes to her ex, Orlando Bloom and his fiancée, Katy Perry. In a new episode of the podcast, Kerr praised the «Firework» singer, and quipped that she loves Perry more than she does Bloom.«We go on holidays together.