Al Pacino Reflects on Childhood Trauma and Near-Death Experience
- urologyxy
- Mar 19
- 1 min read
Al Pacino, 84, opens up about a childhood injury in his memoir Sonny Boy, calling it one of the most embarrassing moments of his life. As a 10-year-old in the South Bronx, he slipped while balancing on a wet iron fence, suffering a painful injury between his legs. Unable to walk, an older man carried him to his aunt’s home, where his mother, aunt, and grandmother inspected his injury in a state of panic. Pacino recalls feeling mortified, admitting that the incident still haunts him.
His memoir also explores his mischievous childhood, stealing food, and dodging authority figures. He details the rare moments his divorced parents were together and the challenges of his upbringing.
Beyond childhood experiences, Pacino recounts a harrowing near-death moment during his battle with COVID-19 in 2020. He lost consciousness at home, had no pulse, and was revived by paramedics. Though he didn’t see a "white light," the experience left a deep impression on him.
Despite life’s hardships, the Godfather star finds comfort in his children and enduring film legacy. His memoir provides a candid look at his past, revealing both painful and profound moments that shaped his life.
Bellusci, A. (2024, October 18). Al Pacino will forever be 'haunted' by injury to his penis: 'Such pain that I could hardly walk home'. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2024/10/18/entertainment/al-pacino-still-haunted-by-childhood-injury-to-penis-pain/
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