While he faced abuse from both his parents, his father, in particular, was extensively violent.
He often used his relationship with his dad for inspiration while penning scripts for his films.
Sylvester Stallone has been married three times and is a father of five.
He shares two sons, Sage andSeargeoh, with his first wife, actress Sasha Czack.
Hes also made revelations about sharing a shaky dynamic with Sly.
This held true for his personal dynamic with the legendary actor.
And the repercussions are quite radical and devastating.
The father-son duo came together once again to star in the 1996 thriller Daylight.
However, one of Sages most notable projects was the 2006 film, Vic.
His last onscreen appearance was the 2010 short film The Agent.
Unfortunately, tragedy struck the family when Sage died unexpectedly on July 13, 2012.
He noted that he would be plagued by the agonizing loss for the rest of his life.
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A friend of the late actor toldE!
Newsthat Sage had a rocky relationship with his superstar dad, especially after his parents divorced.
But over the years, the two have worked on mending their relationship.
The actors second-born has remained out of the spotlight after being diagnosed with autism at age 3.
The actor toldPeoplein a 1985 cover issue that he and Czack broke down when their son was first diagnosed.
However, they noted that Seargeoh is a silent genius.
Stallone refuses photo requests to prevent any interference in his sons life.
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In 2012,Hello!
Magazinereported that Sophia had to undergo heart surgery again due to a valve issue.
She emphasized the unique bond between father and daughter and their close relationship.
Sophia graduated from the University of Southern California in 2019.
She also founded The Favorite Book Club, a thriving digital community on Instagram for book lovers.
She is following in her mothers footsteps as a model and signed with IMG Models in 2016.
She attended the University of Southern California in 2018 to pursue a degree in communications.
She revealed that Sylvester Stallone was always by her side when it came to her acting ambitions.
The show premiered on Paramount+ on May 17, 2023, and was quick to pick up in popularity.
Just a week after its debut, it was renewed for Season 2.
The Family Stallones second Season dropped on February 21, 2024.
The show gives viewers a peek into Stallones family dynamic with his wife and three daughters.
Sly expressed that during the bad times, one gains perspective on the importance of family.
Eventually, the actor bounced back with the Expendables films, Creed spinoffs, and Guardians of the Galaxy.
They noted that their protective and intimidating dad turns full-on Rambo when he meets his daughters boyfriends.
The actor has also been relentless in ensuring that his daughters are well-versed in self-defense techniques.
He even slipped a knife into Sistines backpack when she was in fourth grade as a form of protection.
The actor said hes learned from his tragic mistakes and now prioritizes spending quality time with his family.
Sylvester Stalone is an embodiment of the fact that there are no shortcuts when it comes to parenthood.
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