How close have you come to death?

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When I climbed Mount Kilimanjaro for charity. It was horrendous.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 October 2016 source ↗

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Martin Kemp English musician and actor
In 1995, I discovered I had two brain tumours. The process of having them removed went on for about three years. It was a long and drawn-out time, wondering whether or not I was going to die.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 July 2018 source ↗
Steph McGovern Broadcaster
Falling off what we in Middlesbrough call a “tarzy”, a bungee rope. I was swinging on it, fell and broke my arm.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 November 2020 source ↗
Sarah Millican English comedian
My sister saved me from drowning. I shouted at her because she pulled me out of the pool and hurt my arm.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 January 2018 source ↗

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