Sly’s TMZ Message // Sage Laid to Rest

On July 16, 2012, TMZ posted a cropped version of this 1991 Bruce Webber photo of Sly and Sage with the following:

Sylvester Stallone tells TMZ he is devastated by the death of his son Sage Stallone and wants “the speculation and questionable reporting” to stop. Stallone — who gave us this picture of him with Sage taken in 1991 by famed photog Bruce Weber — says, “When a parent loses a child there is no greater pain. Therefore I am imploring people to respect my talented son’s memory and feel compassion for his loving mother Sasha.”

Sly goes on to say, “This agonizing loss will be felt for the rest of our lives,” adding, “Sage was our first child and the center of our universe and I am humbly begging for all to have my son’s memory and soul left in peace.” 

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On Saturday, July 21, 2012, Sage Stallone was laid to rest.  Sly and Sage’s mom, Sasha Czack,  led friends and family who came together at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church for the private ceremony in the Brentwood area of Los AngelesSasha Czack requested that, in lieu of flowers, mourners make a donation to Autism Speaks.  

Sly, Jen and Sage

In this Dec. 5, 1996 file photo, Sylvester Stallone, left, star of the film “Daylight,” arrives at the film’s world premiere with his girlfriend Jennifer Flavin, center, and his son Sage Stallone, who co-stars in the film, in Hollywood district of Los Angeles. A publicist for Sylvester Stallone says the actor’s son, Sage Stallone has died on Friday, July 13, 2012, at age 36. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, File)

From Yahoo! News, July 14, 2012

Sage and Frank

File photo shows Sylvester Stallone’s son Sage (L) and younger brother Frank (R) at a movie premiere in California in 2006. The 36-year-old Sage was found dead at his Hollywood home by a housemaid, according to local media. (AFP Photo/Frazer Harrison)

From Yahoo! News, July 14, 2012

Sage Stallone – Rest in Peace

Sage Stallone has died.  At this point the cause is unclear.  Sage was 36

Sage made his movie debut acting with Sly in Rocky V.  Six years later they appeared together on screen in DaylightSage was an actor, director, producer, business man and musician.  Long time StalloneZone readers know that Sage would contact us from time to time and even shared a personal photo of his mom and dad taken in 1971

Sage appreciated his fans and was always kind and gracious in our interactions. 

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and fans.  Rest in Peace, Sage.


Sage Moonblood Makes the List

On September 10, 2009, SFGate.com ran a piece about unusual names celebrities have given their children. Of course, Sage Moonblood Stallone’s name made the list along Apple [Gweneth Paltrow and Chris Martin], Moxie Crimefighter [Penn and Emily Jillete], Rocket Rodriguez [Robert Rodriguez and Elizabeth Avellan], Tu Morrow [Rob and Debbon Morrow].

You can check out the whole piece here.

A few days later Fashion.ie posted an even longer list of unusual celebrity names with “witty” commentary.

Rambo Triumphant!

Today I received my limited edition, Rambo statue from the good folks at Hollywood Collectibles.  The statue was placed inside a molded styrofoam shell which was then put in a well designed packaging box which was then placed in a larger shipping box filled with packing nuts.  If you think I’m making too big a deal about how pleased I was with the secure packaging, then you don’t know my delivery guy.

The statue, about 12 inches tall, is itself is a thing of beauty.  Sculpter,  Edinho Maga shows Rambo standing triumphant.  Each statue was hand painted by Dan Cope who did a wonderful job of making the statue even more lifelike.  Hollywood Collectibles always turns out quality items and this Rambo statue  is no exception.  Although this piece is sold out, there are other Rambo collectiblesRocky items,  and many other movie collectibles as well.

Before I bring this post to a close I want to especially thank Mark from Hollywood CollectiblesMark contacted me once I had posted photos of Edinho’s work on the StalloneZoneMark was impressed.  I put the two into contact with each other and the rest, as they say, is history.  Throughout the whole process Mark kept me informed on the statue’s progress.  It was also Mark who made it possible for SZoners to get a discount if they ordered a statue.  Mark and Hollywood Collectibles have been great to deal with.  I hope that future Stallone projects are given the same treatment.  I could say more, but it’s time to go clear off a place on the mantle for my Rambo statue.