who tried to kill hyman roth in the hospital
Hyman Roth During New Year's Eve 1958/9, the last night of Batista's rule, Michael orders Roth killed, confiding to Fredo that Roth will not see the New Year. Just as Michael's bodyguard Busetta attempts to smother Roth with a pillow in the hospital, Batista's soldiers storm the facility and kill Busetta. Moments later, Fidel Castro's army enters the city, overthrowing the Batista regime, ruining Roth and Michael's plans.