"Actually, I Was Drowning": Actors Revealed How They Almost Died While Filming Their TV Shows And Movies

Published: May 30, 2026 6:16 PM • Updated: May 30, 2026 8:06 PM • Original source

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Back in 2019, Zac Efron was in Papua, New Guinea, filming his show “Killing Zac Efron,” and contracted a bacterial infection, believed to be typhoid fever.

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Very thankful to everyone who has reached out.I did get sick in Papua New Guinea but I bounced back quick and finished an amazing 3 weeks in P.N.G.I’m home for the holidays with my friends and family. Thanks for all the love and concern, see you in 2020! pic.twitter.com/SEcopCmqAB