People News Sarah Silverman 'lucky to be alive' after severe throat infection 07/07/2016 Sarah Silverman told followers on Facebook she's "insanely lucky to be alive" after spending a week in the intensive care unit for a severe throat infection. Read More RELATED NEWS From Tokyo to Las Vegas: Taylor Swift's flight to Super Bowl LVIII'Chucky' Season 3 trailer released by USA Network and Syfy'Quantum Leap' Season 2 visits L.A. riots, Salem Witch Trials, and more TAGS: Sarah Silverman