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Al Pacino claims he almost died of COVID: ‘I was gone’

Headline from The Hill, on the newest of 2 developments

During a podcast appearance on The New York Times’ “The Interview” series, Al Pacino claims he once nearly died of COVID after having slipped into unconsciousness amid a bout of fever and dehydration.

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Al Pacino describes near-death experience after contracting COVID in 2020

    Headline from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth ·

  2. Newest

    Al Pacino claims he almost died of COVID: ‘I was gone’

    Headline from The Hill ·

Reports & sources

13 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Hollywood Reporter

    Al Pacino Reveals He “Didn’t Have a Pulse” During Near-Death Experience Due to COVID-19 (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

    Published

    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Al Pacino is detailing his near-death experience due to a really bad case of COVID-19 in 2020.

  2. Fox News

    Al Pacino says he fell unconscious to the floor during near-death experience: 'I didn't have a pulse' (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    In a new interview with The New York Times published on Saturday, the "Scarface" actor, 84, detailed a scary moment in which he fell unconscious while battling COVID-19 in 2020.

  3. Deadline

    Al Pacino Details COVID Near-Death Experience: “My Pulse Was Gone” (opens Deadline)

    Published

    Deadline's feed description

    After surviving a life-threatening COVID infection in 2020, Al Pacino recently opened up about the near-death experience.

  4. Rolling Stone

    Al Pacino Reveals He Almost Died of Covid in 2020: 'I Didn't Have a Pulse' (opens Rolling Stone)

    Published

    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Al Pacino has revealed that he nearly died of Covid-19 four years ago in a pair of new interviews ahead of the legendary actor’s upcoming memoir.

  5. Entertainment Weekly

    Al Pacino says he nearly died of COVID in 2020, didn't have a pulse (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    Al Pacino has opened up about his near-death experience in 2020, when he collapsed after contracting COVID-19: 'I didn't have a pulse.'

  6. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Al Pacino describes near-death experience after contracting COVID in 2020 (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

    Published

    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Al Pacino is sharing new details about an intense health scare he experienced four years ago.

  7. The Hill

    Al Pacino claims he almost died of COVID: ‘I was gone’ (opens The Hill)

    Published

    The Hill's feed description

    During a podcast appearance on The New York Times’ “The Interview” series, Al Pacino claims he once nearly died of COVID after having slipped into unconsciousness amid a bout of fever and dehydration.

  8. The Guardian

    Al Pacino reveals he almost died of Covid – and delivers his verdict on the afterlife (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    The 84-year-old actor speaks about contracting the virus in 2020, saying he ‘didn’t have a pulse’ and came to with six paramedics in his house

  9. CNN

    Al Pacino reveals he nearly died of Covid-19 – and gives his thoughts on the afterlife (opens CNN)

    Published

    CNN's feed description

    Al Pacino has revealed that he nearly died of Covid-19 in 2020, and shared his view on what happens after death.

  10. Variety

    Al Pacino Nearly Died From COVID and Reveals ‘My Pulse Was Gone’: ‘I Didn’t See the White Light or Anything. There’s Nothing There’ (opens Variety)

    Published

    Variety's feed description

    Al Pacino lost his pulse during a near-death experience with COVID-19 during the 2020 pandemic.

  11. NBC News

    Al Pacino says he briefly died from Covid: 'I was gone' (opens NBC News)

    Published

    NBC News's feed description

    Al Pacino revealed on a podcast this weekend that he almost died during a bout with Covid-19 — a near-death experience that left the star actor pondering his mortality.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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