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“R.I.P”: 11 Years After His Death, Forgotten Photo of Sylvester Stallone With His Late Son Receives Emotional Tribute from ‘Rocky’ Fans

Published 09/01/2023, 9:30 AM EDT

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Hollywood actor, Sylvester Stallone, has faced numerous hardships throughout his life. ‘Sly’s journey has been nothing short of remarkable, from homelessness to achieving superstardom and becoming a successful director and producer. Yet, there is one adversity that even he was unprepared to confront – the tragic loss of his beloved firstborn, Sage Stallone, at the tender age of 36.

Sage was not merely Sylvester’s son; he was an integral part of his life. Moreover, he even made his mark in Hollywood by appearing in one of the Rocky movies, where he portrayed the role of Rocky Balboa’s son. This father-son collaboration brought their relationship to the silver screen. However, fate had other plans as Sage’s time in this world was tragically cut short in 2012 when he passed away at the age of 36. His death ruled as accidental due to a heart condition, sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry and left his fans and loved ones in mourning.

Remembering Sage Stallone: A Heartfelt Tribute to Sylvester Stallone’s Late Son

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Fast forward to today, 11 years after Sage’s passing, a forgotten photo of Sylvester Stallone with his late son has resurfaced on the internet. This touching image has captured the hearts of Rocky fans and admirers of the Stallone family alike. It serves as a poignant reminder of the profound loss that Sylvester endured and the enduring bond he shared with his son.

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Fans have come together to pay their respects and offer condolences to Sylvester Stallone. The emotional tribute to Sage Stallone is a testament to the enduring legacy of both father and son.

A user prayed for Sage and wanted him to rest in peace. “Prayers. RIP”.

Another user also prayed for the whole Stallone family to have strength despite the tragedy. “Prayers for the family and prayers for strength” he wrote.

Moreover, a user exclaimed his joy at seeing the Stallones’ together in a heartfelt moment. “Good looking family” he wrote.

Another user was sad to hear about Sage’s death even 11 years later. “So sad” he wrote

A user claimed that while he knew Stallone had a son, he refrained from mentioning him publicly unlike his daughters.” I knew he have a son but never talk about him only his daughter” he wrote.

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Stallone’s journey through life has been marked by triumphs and trials. Despite this, it was nothing as heartbreaking as the loss of his beloved son. As fans remember Sage Stallone the resurfaced photo stands as a symbol of enduring love, and the outpouring of support from fans demonstrates the lasting impact of their story. Sage might not be in this world anymore. However, his memory lives on in the hearts of those who loved him and in the cinematic history he helped create alongside his father.

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What did you think about this resurfaced photo of Sylvester Stallone with his son? Let us know in the comments.

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Sahil Sood

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Sahil Sood is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports, who specializes in covering live events and core sports. Sahil holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and has authored over 1300 articles at EssentiallySports. His coverage of Sylvester Stallone's training with Earnie Shavers was widely praised for its depth and insight.
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