In a startling and deeply personal revelation, acclaimed Scottish actor Ewan McGregor has disclosed that he was technically pronounced dead at the scene of a catastrophic motorcycle accident in Canada.
The 52-year-old star, renowned for his roles in the Star Wars prequels and Trainspotting, described the harrowing incident where his motorbike was struck by a car, leaving him with life-threatening injuries.
'I died on the table that night,' McGregor stated bluntly, recounting the severity of the crash during a recent interview. The actor was on a riding trip through North America when the collision occurred, throwing him from his bike and causing critical damage.
Emergency services rushed McGregor to a nearby hospital where he underwent extensive surgery. He has since made a full physical recovery, though the psychological impact of the event remains. The actor shared his story to highlight the dangers motorcyclists face on the road and to express his profound gratitude to the medical team that saved his life.
This traumatic event offers a rare, vulnerable glimpse into the life of a major Hollywood figure, reminding fans of the very real perils that exist away from the silver screen.
