Al Pacino reveals COVID-19 infection in 2020 nearly killed him: ‘I didn’t have a pulse’

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As a movie critic with a profound appreciation for the dramatic arc of human lives, I find myself captivated by Al Pacino‘s latest chapter – a tale that brushes with the very edge of mortality and emerges triumphant. The iconic screen legend, who has etched his name into the annals of cinema with roles in classics like “The Godfather” and “Scarface,” now adds another riveting performance to his repertoire – a real-life battle against COVID-19 that nearly claimed his life.

Four years ago when Al Pacino contracted COVID-19, he almost encountered death, but he reportedly didn’t experience any visions such as seeing a “white light.

The 84-year-old screen icon reminisced, saying, “It was empty,” then concluded, “[You] were no longer there.

The Oscar winner, promoting his new memoir, “Sonny Boy,” revisited his bout of COVID-19, telling the New York Times how his near-death experience unfolded. Amid the heat of the pandemic in 2020, the “Scarface” and “Godfather” star didn’t feel well. He said he was dehydrated and running a fever. After enlisting a nurse to help manage his hydration, Pacino says, “I was gone.”

He stated, “Exactly like that, I had no heartbeat,” he said. “Amazingly quick, an ambulance pulled up right outside my house.

The actor recalled the medical team that swiftly assembled in his home, including six paramedics and two doctors who wore gear “that looked like they were from outer space or something.” He added “it was shocking to open your eyes and see that.”

As a movie enthusiast, I’d express it like this: After brushing with death, I found myself pondering life’s mysteries, describing the experience as an enigmatic stew that left me questioning my own presence here and recalling past events. Lightly joking, I added elsewhere in our conversation, “You know actors, it’s quite intriguing to say ‘I once died.’

Actors Al Pacino and Noor Alfallah, 29, recently became parents to a baby boy named Roman. Despite feeling like there’s no more after experiencing loss, Pacino expressed that having children serves as a comfort for him. He also mentioned that Roman, one of his four kids, inspired him to write “Sonny Boy.

The actor expressed that he’d like to stay for a while if it’s feasible, given that he has multiple movie ventures ahead.

“Sonny Boy” hits shelves Oct. 15.

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2024-10-07 21:01