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The unpredictability reached a tragic apex when Flynt was shot. In a candid reflection, an eyewitness described the shock and horror surrounding the incident. The euphoric moments of creative chaos quickly turned to concern for Flynt's life and well-being. At the time, Flynt's diet of grapefruit possibly saved him, mitigating severe internal damage from the attack. The irony of his strict diet was not lost on those around him—his disregard for safety and the relentless belief in his invincibility may have been factors in the tragedy.