Sylvester Stallone reflects on the tragic death of his son Sage in the Netflix documentary "Sly," revealing an untold story

Sylvester Stallone reflects on the tragic death of his son.

In the introspective Netflix documentary “Sly,” Sylvester Stallone candidly explores both triumphs and regrets, delving into the sensitive topic of his son Sage Stallone’s tragic death in 2012.

The resilient Rocky actor, known for his strength both on and off-screen, seldom broached the subject of Sage’s passing. Sage succumbed to coronary artery disease atherosclerosis at the age of 36, resulting in a fatal heart attack. The legendary actor had rarely shared his thoughts on this tragic chapter of his life until very recently, when the documentary provided a platform for him to reflect on the profound loss.

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One of the most poignant scenes in the Netflix documentary, directed by Thom Zimny, features footage of Stallone’s real-life son, Sage, portraying the on-screen son to his father’s character in Rocky V.

In the film, the portrayal of a challenging father-son relationship mirrored the real-life dynamics between Stallone and his son. Stallone reflects on this in the documentary, sharing, “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. And so quite often I would do it theatrically, magically… A lot of that is true. Unfortunately, you put things before your family. And the repercussions are quite radical and devastating,” revealing a personal struggle that echoed in both his cinematic and real-life relationships.

For more insights into the life of the Rambo star, you can explore the Thom Zimny-directed documentary “Sly” on Netflix.