That 70's Show star Wilmer Valderrama opened Hollywood Reporter About the “horrific” incident in which several actors and celebrity friends narrowly escaped death on a plane 21 years ago.
According to an archived post People And National InvestigatorThe incident occurred during a charter flight returning from Mardi Gras weekend in New Orleans in March 2003. On the plane were Valderrama and The 70's Show with stars Ashton Kutcher and Danny Masterson, Colin Hanks, and Geoff and George Shults 7. Heaven reputation.
The chaotic scene began when an auxiliary power unit failed, depressurizing the cabin and releasing the oxygen masks. Kutcher woke his sleeping friends, but when Masterson did not wake up, he began performing CPR. By the time Masterson regained consciousness, Hanks was beginning to lose consciousness.
Despite several statements made by Valderama and Geoff Shults in the immediate aftermath, no one on the plane has yet revealed any details about the incident. While promoting his new book, An American Story: Everyone's InvitedValderrama recalled what was going through his mind as he narrowly escaped disaster.
“The first thing that came to my mind was my sisters, my mother and my father,” the Venezuelan native said. “If I leave this Earth, will they have everything they need? Think about it, what are you really afraid of in life? Death might be one of them, but depriving your loved ones of everything they need was the scariest experience.”
The episode ultimately led Valderama to change his perspective on his career and work ethic. “I just kept working my ass off. I set out to be an entrepreneur and build multiple businesses and really keep working,” he said. “It’s a great testament to what this country can give you.”
An American Story: Everyone's Invited In bookstores September 17.