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Losing a child is an unimaginable pain, one Sylvester Stallone faced in 2012 when his eldest son, Sage Stallone, died at age 36.<\/p>\n
Known for his role in Rocky V, Sage was a filmmaker and actor who shared his father\u2019s love for cinema.<\/p>\n
Born during Stallone\u2019s first marriage to Sasha Czack, Sage had recently undergone dental surgery, having five teeth removed.<\/p>\n
Despite warnings from his mother about the risks, he proceeded and was prescribed painkillers. Two weeks later, he died from<\/p>\n
a heart attack caused by atherosclerosis. Though painkillers were found in his system, toxicology ruled out overdose or suicide.<\/p>\n
The news devastated Stallone, who described Sage as the \u201ccenter of our universe.\u201d Despite early rumors,<\/p>\n
Sage did not struggle with substance abuse and had been preparing for his wedding.<\/p>\n
Stallone, who overcame a difficult childhood and personal hardships to become a Hollywood icon, leaned on his family to cope.<\/p>\n
He remains close to his second son, Seargeoh, who has autism, and his three daughters with wife Jennifer Flavin\u2014Sophia, Sistine, and Scarlet.<\/p>\n
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Though Sage\u2019s death left a lasting void, Stallone continues to honor his memory and draw strength from the love of his family.<\/p>\n
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Please share to honor Sage Stallone and the strength of family in the face of tragedy.<\/p>\n