Al Pacino Briefly Died From Covid
Legendary actor Al Pacino recently shared a harrowing COVID-19 experience, claiming he briefly “died” during his illness. While promoting his new memoir, *Sunny Boy*, on *The New York Times* podcast, Pacino recounted the terrifying ordeal, which left him clinically dead for a short time.
Pacino described feeling unwell before suddenly losing consciousness. “I was sitting there at my house, and I was gone. Like that,” he said. “I didn’t have a pulse.” Paramedics arrived within minutes, filling his living room with six responders and two doctors in full protective gear. When he woke up, he was shocked to see the medical team surrounding him.
The doctors were equally stunned but relieved, exclaiming, “He’s back. He’s here.” Despite the near-death experience, Pacino didn’t recall any spiritual visions. “I didn’t see the white light or anything like that,” he admitted. The incident profoundly changed his perspective on mortality, leading him to believe death is simply “the end.”
Pacino confessed he dislikes this realization, as he had never deeply considered death before. The experience may have influenced his decision to write *Sunny Boy*, ensuring his legacy endures. The memoir, released on October 8, 2024, offers a deeper look into his life and career.
Though he survived, the ordeal left a lasting impact. Pacino’s story serves as a stark reminder of COVID-19’s unpredictability—even for Hollywood icons. His brush with death adds a poignant layer to his memoir, now available for readers worldwide.
For more on Pacino’s memoir and his extraordinary survival, watch the video below.
