Hollywood’s Most Dangerous Job: 12 Stunt Performers Who Died on Set (Photos)
After John Bernecker passed away Thursday night, TheWrap took a look back at other stuntmen who died on set.
Kun Liu died in 2012 in an explosion on the set of “The Expendables 2” while filming in Bulgaria. His parents sued Millenium/Nu Image for wrongful death.
Lu Yanqing died in 2008 in a fire on set caused by two boats crashing into one another while making the movie “Red Cliff” in China.
Jose Marco died in 1969 while filming an underwater sequence in the film “Shark.” He was mauled to death by one of the sharks, which had been improperly sedated.
Jack Tyree died in 1981 while filming “The Sword and the Sorcerer.” While performing an 80-foot fall, Tyree missed the airbag below and died on impact.
Chris Lamon died in 2000 in Toronto while performing a stunt for the movie “Exit Wounds.” He hit his head when rolling out of an upside-down van and died from his injuries six days later.
Paolo Rigoni died in 1981 while filming one of the James Bond movies, “For Your Eyes Only.” He was pinned under a sled during the ski chase scene.
Joseph Leonard Svec died in 1982 on the set of “The Right Stuff.” He was knocked unconscious before he was able to eject himself from a plane.
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