Sylvester Stallone’s son, Sage Stallone, found dead in Hollywood apartment

On July 13, 2012, Sylvester Stallone’s son, Sage Moonblood Stallone, age 36, was found dead in his Hollywood apartment.

Sage Moonblood Stallone was allegedly home alone on July 13, 2012, when an unidentified friend came to visit. Stallone failed to answer the door. The friend contacted the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), who performed a welfare check. When the LAPD entered the residence, Stallone was found unconscious. He was pronounced dead at the scene. There have been reports that the cause of death may be a result of an overdose of unidentified pills. However, the official cause of death, as determined by the coroner’s office is pending.

Stallone’s attorney confirmed his death.

    “I have just gotten a report that he was found dead at his home. He was in good spirits, and working on all kinds of projects. He was planning on getting married. I am just devastated. He was an extremely wonderful, loving guy. This is a tragedy.” ~Statement released by Sage Stallone’s attorney, George Braunstein, confirming Stallone’s death.

 Sage Moonblood Stallone, was born on May 5, 1976, to Sasha Czack and Sylvester Stallone. His parents were married in 1974, but later divorced in 1985. He is the brother of Seargeoh Stallone (who suffers from Autism), and half-brother of Sistine, Sophia, and Scarlet Stallone. His half-siblings are the product of Sylvester Stallone’s third marriage to former model, Jennifer Flavin. He also has another step-mother, Brigitte Nielsen, Sylvester Stallone’s second wife.

    ”I grew up around making movies and it drew me into it,” Sage says. ”Also my love of films and watching movies left me with a sense of ‘I can do this’.” ~Sage Stallone, “Stage Stallone Biography”, totalrocky.com, the ultimate guide.

Stallone grew up amongst a family of actors/entertainment professionals: his father, Sylvester Stallone (birth name: Michael Sylvester Gardenzio Stallone)(actor and director); his mother, Sasha Czack (birth name: Alexandra Jane Czack) (photographer and co-writer of “Rocky”); his uncle Frank Stallone (actor and singer); his grandmother, Jackie Stallone (astrologer, actress, dancer and promoter of women’s wresting); his stepmother, Brigitte Nielsen (model and actress); his stepmother, Jennifer Flavin (model); and his godfather, Joe Spinell (actor).

He had several roles playing alongside his father, Sylvester Stallone, specifically in “Rocky” and “Rocky V”. Stallone later went on to co-found the Grindhouse Releasing, a company dedicated to the restoration and preservation of exploitation of films, with film editor Bob Murawski. At the time of his death, Stallone was an actor, film director, film producer, and screenwriter

    "Sylvester Stallone is devastated and grief-stricken over the sudden loss of his son Sage Stallone. His compassion and thoughts are with Sage's mother, Sasha. Sage was a very talented and wonderful young man. His loss will be felt forever." Statement released by Sylvester Stallone’s rep, Michelle Bega.

An LAPD rep released a statement that there was no sign of foul play or criminal activity. The rep also provided information that the case has been handed over to the coroner for further investigation.

Updates will be provided upon receipt of the official cause of death, as determined by the coroner.

Atlanta Sylvester Stallone fans get learn more about his son, Sage Stallone, by reading the “Stage Stallone Biography” on the totalrocky.com, the ultimate guide website. Have you seen his short film, entitled "Vic", or any of the other Grindhouse Releasing projects?