Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone, known for the films "Rocky" and "Rambo," spoke about serious health problems caused by performing dangerous stunts without doubles for many years. According to the star, he had to undergo 9 back surgeries. Page Six reports, writes UNN.
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The 80-year-old actor admitted that he now regrets the decision to perform difficult stunts himself on film sets. In his youth, he sought maximum realism in fight scenes, but over the years, the consequences of his injuries became apparent.
Stallone even called himself an "idiot" because of this approach to his work. In addition to 9 back surgeries, he underwent 3 surgical procedures involving the fusion of vertebrae in the cervical spine.
The price of an action star's career
For decades, Stallone remained one of Hollywood's most famous action stars. His characters regularly took part in fights, shootouts, and dangerous chases.
Now the actor admits that his desire to perform stunts personally resulted in numerous surgeries and long-term health problems.