In 2003, years after the Titanic film was released to the public, actor Bill Paxton opened up about how he went on a submersible ride to experience everything firsthand as well.
The interview was ahead of the documentary Ghosts of the Abyss release. The documentary showed director James Cameron discussing his inspiration for the film and taking several people, which included Paxton, on unscripted dives to the Titanic’s site.
“Each dive, I had to kind of look myself in the mirror and go ‘OK, are you ready for this?’” Paxton said in the 2003 interview. “It’s one of those things where Jim [Cameron] asked me in passing to go and…the opportunity of a lifetime. I jumped at it,” the actor explained.
“But then you start thinking about physically what’s going to be required of you to get into a three-man, deep-sea Russian submersible for a 13-hour dive,” he shared. “To go down two and a half miles to a place where the sun has never penetrated. And you’re starting to think ‘OK, I’ve got young kids. I need to get them to an age where they can support themselves before I do something this crazy.’”
“Jim is an infectious guy. And also, God, who wouldn’t go on this adventure?”
He even went on to even talk about how comfortable the inside of the submersible he dived in was. He said it was “relatively comfortable,” before noting that “certainly there are things that can go wrong.”
“If they do go wrong, it’s not going to matter anyway. And it’s going to happen so quickly that you’re not even gonna know it happened, probably,” he noted. “These are the thoughts you have going in.”
He even explained how to him, “the price of admission” seemed “kind of low” given the “great experience” you got in return.
“You approach the bow, and then you rise up over it. And you’re looking down on the ship, and you are a ghost of the abyss. And the images stay with you. The images, they really have an effect,” he said before he talked about the “personal story” attached to the sunken ship.
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“I think all of us at some time in our dreams or even our waking moments have pictured ourselves: What would it have been like to be on that deck? Knowing that the lifeboats had gone away. What were you gonna do? Contemplating your own fate. It’s this ultimate parable of, how would you measure up?” he questioned, calling the Titanic “a perfect tragedy.”
“You think about the people on the water. You think about the people on the boats looking back and seeing the stern of that ship come up out of the water like a city rising up out of the sea,” the actor said. “You think about the people in the water. I swam in the water out there, which was a very disconcerting experience because you think there’s that much ocean underneath you.”
It was clear that the actor knew of all the risks before going into the experience. As for the five men aboard the submersible that dominated headlines in the last week, the U.S. Coast Guard announced that they discovered “presumed human remains.”
Shocking Stories This Week: From Fashion Fails to Heartbreaking Goodbyes
**This Week’s Celebrity News: Heartbreaks and Controversies**
This week, we heard some very sad news. A contestant from “America’s Got Talent” (AGT) tragically passed away at just 17 years old.
In other news, Taylor Swift faced heavy criticism for a “trashy” outfit she wore to an NFL game.
We also learned about the chilling last words of the Titan Submersible crew before they lost contact, which gave us all a scare.
Additionally, a ballerina from “Dancing with the Stars” died at only 29, and Michael Jackson’s brother has passed away as well.
On a lighter note, Jennifer Aniston’s dress at the 2024 Emmy Awards sparked a lot of reactions from fans and critics alike.
Let’s dive into these unforgettable stories from this week.
**Emily Gold’s Heartbreaking Passing**
Emily Gold, a 17-year-old dancer from Los Osos High School, was a recent contestant on “America’s Got Talent.” Sadly, she passed away just weeks after her stunning performance on the show. Fans and friends are mourning the loss of such a young talent.
Stay tuned for more updates on these stories and others making headlines this week.
**Tragic Details Surrounding Emily Gold’s Death**
The San Bernardino Coroner’s Office has confirmed that Emily Gold passed away by suicide on the night of September 13. She was found along the eastbound 210 freeway in Rancho Cucamonga, California, at 11:52 p.m.
According to California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Rodrigo Jimenez, officers responded to reports of a pedestrian in the carpool lane.
“When the officers arrived, they found a 17-year-old female who had been struck by at least one vehicle,” Jimenez stated. “Sadly, she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.”
This tragic news has left her family, friends, and fans in deep mourning.
The officer’s statement gave a heartbreaking account of that night, leaving many with more questions than answers. Emily Gold’s last weeks had been filled with excitement as she performed on “America’s Got Talent” (AGT) with her dance team from Los Osos High School.
The Southern California group amazed audiences with their high-energy routine, making it all the way to the show’s quarterfinals. This achievement was a highlight in Emily’s young life, making her untimely passing even more tragic for her family, friends, and fans.
Even though Emily and her team were eliminated in August, their performance left a lasting mark on both the audience and the judges. Simon Cowell, known for being a tough critic, even gave them a standing ovation for their incredible act.
Fans of “America’s Got Talent” have turned to social media to share their condolences and pay tribute to the talented young dancer. Many have expressed their shock and sadness at the loss, remembering her as a bright star with so much potential.
Many are heartbroken by Emily’s sudden loss, with several people expressing disbelief that someone so vibrant and full of life could be gone so soon. One commenter wrote, “She looks so happy outside and probably dealt with so much inside. RIP angel.”
Others shared similar feelings, posting tributes like “Rest in Peace, little angel. Sending prayers to her family” and “So sad, so young and gone too soon.” These heartfelt messages flooded online spaces, showing just how much she touched the lives of those around her.
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