Stephen Merchant reveals his near death experience after nearly drowning in a lake: 'I started to think "This is how I die"'
Daily Mail - 2024-05-09T18:34:17.000Z

Stephen Merchant has revealed he faced a near 'death experience' after ignoring important instructions while enjoying a boat trip on a lake near Los Angeles a few years ago.

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