Al Pacino ‘Didn't Have a Pulse’ After Contracting COVID-19 During the Pandemic: ‘Everybody Thought I Was Dead’ (Exclusive)

Al Pacino in 2023.Photo:Dominik Bindl/Getty Dominik Bindl/Getty Al Pacinohas experienced many things throughout his lifetime — including a brush with death.While speaking to PEOPLE about hisupcoming memoir,Sonny Boy, theScarfaceactor, 84, recalls how he technically died while ill with COVID-19 during the pandemic, which he writes about in the book.Revealing that he “didn’t have a pulse” at one point during his health emergency — which happened before a vaccine was available — Pacino, 84, says, “I thought I experienced death.

Al Roker Blasts Decision to Fire Hundreds of Workers at U.S. Weather Agency. Here’s Why He Says It ‘Cannot Be Good’

Al Roker responded to the news of the mass layoffs at NOAA.Photo:Taylor Hill/WireImage; Getty Images/Stocktrek Images Taylor Hill/WireImage; Getty Images/Stocktrek Images Scientists and weather presenters, includingAl Roker, have responded to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) layoffs with anger and concern for the safety of Americans. “Going into the severe weather and hurricane season, this cannot be good,” Roker, theTodayweather anchor, wrote onXin response to the news. Washington Sen. Maria Cantwellconfirmed in a statementon Thursday, Feb.

Al Roker Celebrates His 70th Birthday with Surprises on theTodayShow: 'A Great Run So Far'

Al Rokeris kicking off his seventh decade of life with a bang! As he turned 70 on Tuesday, Aug. 20, the veteran broadcaster’sTodaycolleagues prepared a surprise celebration for him on the NBC morning show filled with celebrity shoutouts, special guests, and one very unique gift. “Someone upstairs really got it right,“Savannah Guthriesaid at the top of the broadcast. “70 years ago today, our sunshine Al Roker was born. He’s the man we’re going to celebrate.

Al Roker Jokes He's 'Going to Do Everything' with His Grandkids That He Didn't Do With His Kids (Exclusive)

Al Roker holds his granddaughter.Photo:Al Roker/Instagram Al Roker/Instagram Al Rokerhas some rebellious grandpa goals. “I’m going to do everything I didn’t do as a parent with my grandchildren,” he tells PEOPLE. “I am breaking all the rules.” Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Al Roker with his granddaughter.

Al Roker Says He’s ‘So Thrilled’ for Hoda Kotb AfterTodayExit News That It’s Hard to ‘Feel Sadness’ (Exclusive)

Hoda Kotb and Al Roker.Photo:Nathan Congleton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Nathan Congleton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Al Rokerhas nothing but love for his long-time co-workerHoda Kotb. On Sept. 26, Kotb, 60, announced her departure from theTodayshow to focus on her family. While speaking with PEOPLE at theFood & Wine Classic in Charlestonon Saturday, Sept. 28, Roker, 70, said his fellow anchor’s exit is bittersweet. “Will I miss her day to day?