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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”…

IANDS Announces Advisory Board Members

Posted on: November 1, 2024 Last updated on: February 10, 2025 Written by: Janet Riley
IANDS announced a new Advisory Board comprised of prominent figures in or associated with the field of near-death studies.
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