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Butterflies symbolize many of the elements of near-death experiences including growth, rebirth, and transformation

Tag: Al Pacino

Hollywood Actor Al Pacino

A Letter to Actor Al Pacino Following his Comments on Death

Posted on: November 19, 2024 Last updated on: February 4, 2025 Written by: Janet Riley
After a brush with death, Al Pacino made headlines claiming there’s ‘nothing’ after death. Read IANDS President Jan Holden’s educational response.
Continue reading “A Letter to Actor Al Pacino Following his Comments on Death”…
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