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darkhorse298 t1_iu5jm0x wrote

Reply to comment by capsaicinintheeyes in TIL Al Capone was only 33 when he was locked away for tax evasion and developed neurosyphilis, leading to his death at 48. Eliot Ness was 27 when he formed the Untouchables--he died in a state of financial ruin in his 50s, likely hastened by his heavy drinking in his later life by capsaicinintheeyes

Jesus those are some city miles on capone lol. Looks much older than 34.

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capsaicinintheeyes OP t1_iu5ty6w wrote

They noticed his syphilis pretty early on in his confinement...I wonder if its early symptoms include any accelerated aging or facial swelling?

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boxofsquirrels t1_iugkjtp wrote

His brothers Ralph and Frank (who both worked for Al) had a similar premature aging thing going on, with round faces and receding hairlines. Maybe a mix of genetics and excess?

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