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Published 11:52 08 Nov 2023 GMT
Sylvester Stallone has spoken out about the "devastating" death of his son.
In a new documentary titled Sly, which officially debuted on Netflix on November 3 after its initial release in September, the 77-year-old opened up about the death of his son, Sage.
In July 2012, Sage suffered a medical emergency due to coronary artery disease and tragically passed away shortly after.
The father-son duo starred in the 1990 motion picture Rocky V where they took on the mirroring roles of Rocky Balboa and his son Robert. The pair had a strained relationship throughout the films as Rocky spent a massive portion of his time mentoring young boxer Tommy Gunn, which made Robert feel neglected.
In the documentary, Stallone admits that the difficult relationship we saw on the big screen was an accurate reflection of the relationship the actor had with his own son at the time.
Check out the trailer for Sly:"I try to take something that actually is what I wish I had done in real life, but I wasn't able to do that in reality," the three-time Academy Award nominee said as per the Daily Mail. "And so quite often I would do it theatrically, magically ... a lot of that is true."
He also went on to outline the difficulties of balance, stating that it was difficult to prioritize his family during the peak of his career.
"Unfortunately, you put things before your family," he said in the documentary. "And the repercussions are quite radical and devastating."
Speaking of his relationship with his father back in 1996, Sage opened up about the similarities he portrayed in the Rocky franchise.
"When I was screaming, 'You never spent time with me! You never spent time with my mother,' that was true," he said. "I was looking into my father's face and really saying that."
Sage added that "after the film, everything changed" between him and his father - for the better, of course.
"I got a lot of things out," he admitted. "We broke into tears a few times. We'd do anything for each other."
There were numerous clips of the pair walking the red carpet for the premiere of Rocky V.
"There's a line in the movie, 'I'm so glad he's born because now I can live through your eyes,'" Stallone said at the premiere, as seen in the Netflix doc. "That, I think, is what fathers look to their children for. It's an extension of, a slice of immortality.
"As long as he's alive, your memory will always be alive, that you did something right. I mean, you hope for that," he added.
After the death of his son, the 77-year-old opened up about how he was living with the grief.
"Time, hopefully, will heal, and you try to get through it, but it's just something,' he said during an interview on Good Morning America. "It's a reality of life. I think it's important to get back and start reliving your life. Otherwise, you can go into a spiral."
The actor is also father to daughters Sophia, 27, and Sistine, 25, and Scarlet, 21, with wife Jennifer Flavin, 55. He has two sons with first wife Sasha Czack, 73 - Seargeoh, 44, and Sage.
Sly is now available to watch on Netflix.
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Published 07:15 22 Sep 2020 GMT
Jackie Stallone, the mother of Hollywood icon Sylvester Stallone, has died at the age of 98.
The news was confirmed by Sly's younger brother, singer Frank Stallone, in an emotional Facebook post.
Writing alongside a picture of his mother, Frank typed: "This morning my brothers and I lost our mother Jackie Stallone.
"She was the mother to four children, Tommy, Sylvester, Frankie and my late sister Toni Ann.
She was a remarkable woman working out every day full of spunk and fearless.
"She died in her sleep as she had wished.
"It was hard not to like her, she was very eccentric and flamboyant person. She was born on November 29th 1921 in Washington DC, she lived through prohibition, the depression and World War II.
"I would talk to her for hours about the 20's 30's and 40's. It was a history lesson. Her mind was as sharp as a razor till the day she died. She never wore a mask a true revolutionary gal."
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An emotional Frank added: "I guess I'm drowning my emotions in tears and [too] much vino. But when you've known someone for 70 yrs it tough and sad.
"She had seven grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. My brother Sylvester took care of her like a Queen for all of her life. I will never be able to call my mom again or have her yell at me why I never got married. But we all loved her and her sprit to survive and prevail.
"I'll miss you always mommy."
As well as being known for being the mother of Sylvester Stallone, Jackie was also a famed astrologer.
Jackie was also a creator and trainer on the popular 80s television show G.L.O.W., The Gorgeous Girls of Wrestling, which ran for five years and later had a fictional Netflix comedy-drama series based on it.
UK audiences may also know Jackie for her appearance in the 2008 series of Celebrity Big Brother.
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Per The Mirror, Jackie married her first of three husbands - Frank Stallone Sr. - back in 1945. The couple's marriage lasted 12 years, and ended in divorce in 1957, after having Sylvester and Frank Jr.
Two years later, in 1959, Jackie married Anthony Filiti, who is the father of her late daughter, Toni D'Alto, who passed away in 2012 at the age of 48 after a lengthy cancer battle.
Then, in 1998, Jackie married her current husband, Stephen Levine.
Our thoughts are with Jackie's family, friends, and fans at this time.
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Published 17:24 03 Feb 2024 GMT
An emotional Sylvester Stallone has taken to social media to pay tribute to his former Rocky co-star, Carl Weathers, who passed away aged 76.
On February 2, Carl Weathers' family announced that the star had died via a statement through his agency.
"We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers. He died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, February 1st, 2024.
"Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life. Through his contributions to film, television, the arts, and sports, he has left an indelible mark and is recognized worldwide and across generations. He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, partner, and friend."
Since the news was announced, tributes have been pouring in, with one of Weathers' most famous co-stars, Sylvester Stallone, honoring the late star.
Weathers was best known for playing Apollo Creed alongside Sylvester Stallone in the first four Rocky films.
He appeared in the iconic role in the first movie, Rocky (1976) before reprising the role just a few years later in 1979 in Rocky II followed closely by 1982's Rocky III before the character was killed off in his final movie for the franchise, Rocky IV.
The 77-year-old took to Instagram earlier today to post a video explaining his sadness at the death of his biggest on-screen rival and real-life friend. Have a look at the video below:
Stood behind his home bar, he said: "Hello everyone. Today is an incredibly sad day for me. I mean, I'm so torn up I can’t even tell you. I'm just trying to hold it in because Carl Weathers was such an integral part of my life, my success."
"Everything about it, I give him incredible credit and kudos because when he walked into that room and I saw him for the first time, I saw greatness but I didn't realize how great," he continued.
Holding back tears, he added: "It's...it's a horrible loss and I'm standing here in front of this painting because it was probably the last moment we were ever in the ring together and I'll never forget it. He was magic and I was so fortunate to be a part of his life.
"So, Apollo, keep punching," he concluded.
Adam Sandler, who starred alongside Weathers on four separate occasions including Happy Gilmore and Little Nicky, took to Twitter (better known now as X) to write: "A true great man. Great dad. Great actor. Great athlete. So much fun to be around always. Smart as hell. Loyal as hell. Funny as hell. Loved his sons more than anything. What a guy!! Everyone loved him.
"My wife and I had the best times with him every time we saw him. Love to his entire family and Carl will always be known as a true legend," he added.
Pedro Pascal also joined in on the tributes, taking to Instagram to share his heartbreak over the loss of his Mandalorian co-star.
Weathers appeared in Star Wars' spin-off series The Mandalorian as Greef Karga which he ended up winning an Emmy for.
"Words fail #CarlWeathers,” Pascal, 48, wrote alongside a throwback picture of Weathers.
Our thoughts are with his loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.
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Published 09:14 19 Oct 2023 GMT
Burt Young, a star in the Rocky series, has passed away aged 83 and Sylvester Stallone has paid his respects online.
The Rocky movies took the world by storm in the 70s, so much so that there were six of them altogether and two spin-offs featuring the son of Apollo Creed.
It ensured that those involved were propelled into stardom - including Burt Young who played the loveable character of Paulie.
Young's family has now confirmed the actor has sadly died aged 83.
As reported by Sky News, the news was confirmed on Wednesday, October 18, by his daughter Anne Morea Steingieser.
Burt was celebrated not only for his compelling performances but also for his roles in titles such as The Sopranos, Once Upon A Time In America, and Chinatown.
However, it was his portrayal of Paulie Pennino in the 1976 film Rocky that catapulted him to stardom. He portrayed a quick-tempered meat packer, who was often harsh towards his sister Adrian, portrayed by Talia Shire.
His character, Paulie, famously clashed with Adrian for her refusal to go on a Thanksgiving date with his friend and colleague, Rocky Balboa, played by Stallone.
Stallone, Young's co-star and longtime friend, paid a heartfelt tribute to the late actor through an emotional Instagram post. In the accompanying caption, he wrote: "To my dear friend Burt Young, you were an incredible man and artist, I and the world will miss you very much... RIP."
Other people flooded the comments with their condolences, as one person wrote: "Rocky taught me that a friend can be imperfect, moody and stubborn, but a good friend never abandons us, like Paulie. Thanks for being part of my childhood, Burt!"
A second said: "What a sad day for all of us. We’re so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear friend. He is irreplaceable & unforgettable."
A third added: "This is such sad news. I had the great honor of meeting him briefly here in Philly, he was the kindest man. Rest in peace, Burt. My kids and I will always cherish the joy you brought to our lives."
Rocky went on to achieve incredible success. The movie received ten Oscar nominations, with Young himself earning a nomination for Best Supporting Actor. In 1977, the film secured three of those nominations, including the coveted Best Picture award. It also clinched the Best Motion Picture accolade at the Golden Globes that same year.
Young continued to reprise his role in all five Rocky sequels, culminating in 2006's Rocky Balboa. Over the course of the series, his character evolved into the franchise's beloved comic relief.
Young leaves behind his daughter, a grandchild, and a brother. The cause of his death has not been disclosed.
Our thoughts are with Young's loved ones during this difficult time.
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Published 12:52 21 Jan 2020 GMT
On the evening of Wednesday, January 15, the world of wrestling lost one of its greatest stars. Rocky Johnson, the father of WWE legend and Hollywood superstar Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, passed away at the age of 75.
Rocky, who had the distinction of being the first African-American WWE tag team champion, died in his home in Lutz, Florida. Following the news of his death, heartfelt tributes to the athlete poured in, and no tribute was more poignant than the one delivered by Dwayne himself.
Now The Rock has opened up in an emotional video about the cause of his father's untimely death.
Take a look at The Rock's emotional video here:
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In a video posted on his official Instagram account, the wrestler stated to the camera: "As you know, I lost my old man a few days ago. I lost him just like that, didn't get a chance to say goodbye to him. I would give anything right now to give him a big ole hug and a big ole kiss before he crossed over and just say thank you and I love you and I respect you. I didn't get a chance to say that, but such is life, as many of you know."
He added that Rocky died as a result of deep vein thrombosis, stating: "He had not been feeling well. He'd been battling a cold and infection and on Tuesday he had what's called a deep vein thrombosis, which is essentially a blood clot in the leg. It was a big old blood clot that broke free, traveled up his body and went right to his lung, clotted his lung and he died very quickly from a massive heart attack."
Watch The Rock buy his father a house:
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On January 17, The Rock posted a moving tribute to his late father on Instagram. Posting a picture of his dad, Dwayne wrote:
"I love you.
You broke color barriers, became a ring legend and trail blazed your way thru this world. I was the boy sitting in the seats, watching and adoring you, my hero from afar. The boy you raised to always be proud of our cultures and proud of who and what I am. [sic]"
He continued: "Son to father. Man to man. That’s when my adoration turned to respect. And my empathy turned to gratitude. Grateful that you gave me life. Grateful you gave me life’s invaluable lessons. Dad, I wish I had one more shot to tell you, I love you, before you crossed over to the other side. But you were ripped away from me so fast without warning. [sic'"
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He added: "Now I’ll carry your mana and work ethic with me, as it’s time to move on because I have my family to feed and work to accomplish.
"Finally, I want you to rest your trailblazing soul, Soulman. Pain free, regret free, satisfied and at ease. You lived a very full, very hard, barrier breaking life and left it all in the ring. I love you dad and I’ll always be your proud and grateful son. Go rest high. [sic]"
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Published 16:49 17 May 2023 GMT
Sylvester Stallone threatened to go "full Rambo" and destroy his family property when he thought that one of his daughters was pregnant.
The 76-year-old Rocky star will be appearing in his new reality TV show The Family Stallone which will feature his wife Jennifer, 54, and their daughters Sophia, 26, Sistine, 24, and Scarlet, 20.
The series - which premieres on Paramount+ on Thursday (May 18) - will give viewers a fascinating glimpse into the famous star and his family's work and love lives in California.
We all know that Stallone is an overprotective dad, but it seems like he had a pretty extreme meltdown after one of his daughters pretended to be pregnant, according to The Mirror.
Watch The Family Stallone trailer below:The outlet reported that in one scene the family was celebrating the Hollywood star's birthday and amid festivities, his middle daughter Sistine surprised him with a fake "I'm pregnant" cake.
This apparently caused Stallone to lose his mind and declare: "Please turn these cameras off so I can destroy this place, I'm going full Rambo." Luckily, the it didn't last long as his wife of 26 years was able to calm him down before he managed to cause any damage.
Sistine - who is an actress and model - spoke about her famous father's behavior towards his daughters' dating lives and said, per The Mirror: "He’s very overprotective and quite intimidating. Dating when you have the dad that we do is rough."
"The first time a boy came over to meet my parents, he’s going in for the first kiss. I was so nervous and excited," she continued. "He looked up at the balcony and said, 'Oh my God, what is that?' It was my dad, standing on the balcony, backlit so you just see a silhouette."
"He’s so cinematic. This kid jumped in the car and I never saw him again. Now that we’re older and in relationships, you’d think he’d want to make an effort and want to get to know the boyfriends, but that doesn’t happen. It does hurt my feelings that there has been minimal effort on his part," Sistine added.
This echoes the statement Sistine made in an interview with Today about the difficulty of dating men when your father is as "intimidating" as Stallone.
"It’s very difficult," Sistine said. "He’s quite intimidating to most, and most of the time when they come over to meet the parents, they don’t necessarily return, simply because he’s just so scary."
However, the award-winning star defended himself, explaining why he was apprehensive about meeting his daughter's dates.
"I don't trust their intentions. Because I know men," he said, before noting that his daughter Scarlet has "a really nice boyfriend" whom he likes. Scarlet agreed, saying: "He was great meeting him, and now they're best friends."
As any father will tell you, he quipped that he hoped his daughters would remain single forever, saying: "I'm hoping they turn out to be spinsters. I'm working on that. They stay home forever."
You can watch the family on their reality TV show - The Family Stallone - from May 17 on Paramount+.
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