Questions are still being asked about the entertainer's demise
In 2019, baseball icon David Ortiz experienced a traumatic incident while at a bar in the Dominican Republic. He was unexpectedly shot in the back, resulting in injuries to his liver and intestine. Thanks to prompt medical attention, the retired Boston Red Sox player and current Fox baseball commentator underwent successful treatment and ultimately regained his health.
In July 2020, Megan Thee Stallion experienced a gunshot wound to her foot, allegedly inflicted by rapper Tory Lanez. Taking to Instagram, she shared, "I suffered gunshot wounds, as a result of a crime that was committed against me and done with the intention to physically harm me." According to reports, Lanez was formally accused of aiming a handgun at Megan's feet, shouting, "Dance!" and subsequently firing. Lanez was found guilty at trial and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
The rapper got shot nine times in a drive-by incident outside his grandma's house in Queens, New York City.
Valerie Solanas, a creative who had been part of Wahol's extensive New York crew, made an attempt on the artist's life in 1968. The bullets struck crucial body parts resulting in his hospitalization for a period of two months. Thankfully, he managed to survive the assassination endeavor.
In 1976, the renowned reggae icon was shot at his residence in Kingston, Jamaica. Remarkably, two days later, he showcased his talents at the Smile Jamaica concert with a bullet still lodged in his arm!
In 1994, the rapper suffered five gunshot wounds. He was shot once in the hand, twice in the head, and twice in the groin. Miraculously, he survived. However, two years later, he tragically died after another shooting.
The filmmaker was wounded in the neck during his service in Vietnam.
Both the artist and his manager, Robert Montanez, were shot in a drive-by shooting, resulting in Robert Montanez's unfortunate demise.
At the age of 12, the rapper accidentally shot himself in the chest with a firearm he discovered in his mother's apartment. While he claimed it was unintentional, some have speculated that it could have been a suicide attempt.
The late actress was briefly engaged to Charlie Sheen, during which time she was shot in the arm. It has been theorized that he unintentionally shot Preston in the arm, but Sheen claimed that she accidentally wounded herself.
In 1978, the founder of Hustler magazine was shot by a white supremacist, resulting in him becoming paralyzed from the waist down.
In 1994, the comedian was shot during a robbery, resulting in damage to his intestines and necessitating multiple surgeries.
The ex-'Grey's Anatomy' actor was shot when he was just a kid. “I was young and dumb and one day I popped my mouth to the wrong person and got shot," he once explained.
The co-founder and CEO of Death Row Records was hit with six gunshot wounds at the 1OAK nightclub in West Hollywood.
During an argument, the country singer was shot in the chest while attempting to disarm his then-wife, Julie Curtis.
At the age of 10, the 'Easy Rider' actor unintentionally shot himself with a pistol.
An unidentified shooter wounded the rapper in the leg nearly 14 years ago.
The actor received two Purple Heart awards after being shot by friendly fire during his service in the Korean War.
The cyclist's brother-in-law unintentionally shot him in the back while they were hunting together.
In 1961, Juanita Jones, the alleged jealous girlfriend of the singer, shot him, causing him to lose one of his kidneys.
The writer was targeted by a marksman while serving as a volunteer in the Spanish Civil War.
Curly from the Three Stooges accidentally injured himself in the foot while cleaning his rifle when he was just 12 years old.
In 1982, the actress and model from 'Summer of '42' had an accident where she unintentionally shot herself in the abdomen.
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Numerous well-known individuals have experienced being shot at and managed to survive assassination attempts. However, some celebrities have been shot under more unusual circumstances. This gallery tells stories ranging from celebs who were shot while serving in the military to those who accidentally shot themselves in the foot. Despite these traumatic incidents, these stars remarkably survived to tell their tales.
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Numerous well-known individuals have experienced being shot at and managed to survive assassination attempts. However, some celebrities have been shot under more unusual circumstances. This gallery tells stories ranging from celebs who were shot while serving in the military to those who accidentally shot themselves in the foot. Despite these traumatic incidents, these stars remarkably survived to tell their tales.
Curious to know more? Click through and explore the fascinating accounts in this gallery.