Zac Efron, 36, reportedly had a “minor swimming accident” during his vacation at a villa in Ibiza, Spain, which led to his hospitalization. The actor was in the country for the weekend when he went for a swim with friends at the property’s pool, which is where the accident happened.
Ironically, Efron, who played a lifeguard in “Baywatch,” reportedly had a bad dive that affected his faculties, temporarily leaving him dazed. This allowed water to flood into his lungs, and the actor had to be pulled out of the water.
His case highlights how easily things can spiral out of control, even in situations one is well-versed in. Who would have thought the actor who once played a lifeguard would eventually need one himself?
What Happened To Zac Efron?
On Monday, August 5, a source confirmed that Zac Efron did have a bad swimming incident that could have been fatal if it had gone unnoticed. The actor ingested water into his lungs when his chest hit the bottom of the pool after a bad dive.
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He was momentarily dazed and needed villa security to help pull him out of the water after showing signs of distress. The source also added that the actor was hospitalized out of an abundance of caution rather than for emergency reasons.
He has had X-rays done on his chest to ensure no water is lingering in his lungs and was medically cleared within hours. However, he decided to stay back at the hospital until the paparazzi who had followed him to the hospital left.
Zac Efron Is Back On His Feet
On Saturday, August 3, Efron’s rep confirmed that the former Disney star was fine. He came out of the mishap none the worse for wear and is already recovering from the swimming accident. The “Iron Claw” star shared a message after the incident that saw him assuring his fans that all was well.
“Happy and healthy,” Efron captioned a picture of himself lifting weights outdoors while lying on his back, balancing on an exercise ball. “Thanks for the well wishes,” the movie star added to his Instagram Stories on Sunday, August 4.
During his vacation last week in Ibiza, the “17 Again” actor made an onstage appearance before guests with DJ Martin Garrix during his performance at the Ushuaïa Ibiza Hotel and Beach Club.
Garrix, 28, captured and shared a video of the fun moment on TikTok. In the clip, both entertainers can be seen dancing. Efron, whose latest film, a rom-com titled “A Family Affair,” debuted on Netflix in June, is now reportedly back in the US.
Does Zac Efron Have a Kid?
Zac Efron is a very family-centric man and is arguably a great older brother. But he currently has no children of his own. The talented actor has expressed his desire to become a father in the past, but he’s not quite ready to have children of his own.
“I have a healthy respect for parents, very grateful for them all,” he said during a May 2022 appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Did Zac Efron Have Jaw Surgery?
Zac Efron has been subject to rumors that he had jaw surgery that noticeably altered the structure of his face. In 2022, he was asked about it during an interview with Men’s Health, and he acknowledged that his appearance had changed in recent years.
The actor explained that his looks changed following a fall at his home in November 2013. The fall reportedly broke his jaw, making his face and jaw muscles work extra hard. A person’s masseter muscles, along with muscles on their face, should operate “like a symphony.” But his injury has made this impossible.
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A physical therapist was working with him to help him recover. But he briefly stopped while in Australia, and according to him, “The masseters just grew. They just got really, really big.”
What Is Zac Efron’s Age?
Zac Efron was born on October 18, 1987, and is 36 years old as of August 2024. The actor may have been hospitalized following his swimming accident. However, it seems he still has many years left to spend with us on Earth.
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