Emilia Clarke Faced Death Twice on 'Game of Thrones' – Her Role as Daenerys Was Literally Life-Saving!

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Emilia Clarke Faced Death Twice on 'Game of Thrones' – Her Role as Daenerys Was Literally Life-Saving!

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A Rising Star Amidst Shadows

Emilia Clarke’s rise to fame as Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones is well-known, but behind the scenes, she faced life-threatening health challenges that almost ended her career and life prematurely. Clarke’s journey was fraught with peril, much like her on-screen character’s, but her battle was fought away from the public eye, making her story all the more compelling.

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The First Frightening Episode

In 2011, after filming the first season of Game of Thrones, Clarke experienced a severe headache while working out at a gym. The pain was unlike anything she had ever felt before, and it soon became clear that this was not an ordinary headache.

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