Jason Momoa shared a near-death experience he once had while surfing in Hawaii that led to him giving up smoking for life during an episode of the 'SmartLess' podcast. 'I just — I lost it, I was like 'Oh s---,

The " Chief of War " star, 46, revealed on the Aug. 11 episode of the "SmartLess" podcast that he once nearly died in a surfing accident. The incident occurred when Momoa's surfboard leash "snapped" while he was almost a mile off shore on the island of Maui.

Jason Momoa Opens Up About a Near-Death Experience That Made Him Quit Smoking originally appeared on Men's Fitness. Jason Momoa recently opened up about a terrifying experience surfing one of Hawaii’s most infamous breaks—a moment that became a turning point in his life.