Emilia Clarke believes she 'cheated death' after brain hemorrhages The 39-year-old actress said she felt as thought she had "cheated death" after suffering the two medical emergencies while starring as Daenerys Targaryen on TV show Game of Thrones. 15 May 2026 Emilia Clarke has admitted she thought she was "meant to die" after her second brain haemorrhage. Emilia Clarke 'cheated death' The 39-year-old actress said she felt as thought she had "cheated death" after suffering the two medical emergencies while starring as Daenerys Targaryen on TV show Game of Thrones.