‘Dumbest way to die’: US comedian recounts moment her 600lb fridge fell on her
US comedian Laura Clery recounted a terrifying incident where a 600lb fridge fell on her while she was at home with her children. She managed to call 911 and was rescued by firefighters who lifted the appliance off her. Clery described the experience as the 'dumbest way to die' and is now recovering at home.
- ▪Laura Clery was pinned under a 600lb fridge at home with her two young children.
- ▪She called 911 for help and was rescued by firefighters.
- ▪Clery described the incident as the 'most terrifying night of my life as a single mom'.
- ▪She is now recovering at home after being taken to the hospital.
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Laura Clery at the 2017 Streamy Awards at The Beverly Hilton hotel on 26 September 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. Photograph: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenLaura Clery at the 2017 Streamy Awards at The Beverly Hilton hotel on 26 September 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. Photograph: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty ImagesUS news‘Dumbest way to die’: US comedian recounts moment her 600lb fridge fell on herLaura Clery says she was able to call 911 and have the fridge lifted off her by firefighters after she was pinned under it Guardian staff Fri 22 May 2026 12.29 EDTLast modified on Fri 22 May 2026 12.31 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleUS comedian Laura Clery has described how she almost died when her 600lb fridge fell on her while she was at home with her two young…
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