After Wilmer Valderrama from That '70s Show almost died in a terrible plane crash and needed a fresh start, he got some great acting advice from Johnny Depp

Wilmer Valderrama's time as Fez in The wild seventies was monumental, meaningful and of course funny. But during his run on one of the best sitcoms of all timeThe Miami native nearly died in a horrific plane crash. Now Valderrama is opening up about the experience, his need to refocus afterward, and how Johnny Depp helped him get through it with some great acting advice.

Actor, producer and Global USO Ambassador Wilmer Valderrama tells his life story in his new book, An American story: everyone is invited. In it, he talks in detail about his childhood in Venezuela and how he used his calling as an actor to help his family in need. He also told of his terrifying experience when he was in the early days of the The wild seventies and how Johnny Depp's great advice helped him restart his career.

Wilmer Valderrama's near-miss in a plane crash