The Demise of Al “Scarface” Capone
By 1946, medical professionals had assessed Capone’s mental state as equivalent to that of a 12-year-old child. Those who had once known the formidable gangster now regarded him with disbelief. His brain had deteriorated significantly, rendering him a mere shell of his former self, resembling a corpse. In his final years, he was accompanied by his family, including his wife and grandchildren. Together, they spent the remainder of his days in Palm Island, Florida, while syphilis relentlessly consumed what little remained of his cognitive faculties.
Despite the expectations of many that Capone would meet his end in a spectacular final shootout or a vengeful bombing, befitting the extravagant life he had led, his death came quietly. On January 25, 1947, at the age of 48, Capone passed away from a heart attack following a stroke he had suffered days earlier. Those who had loved him were by his side in his final moments. Capone may have departed this world, but his reputation overshadowed his family long after passing.
