Sylvester Stallone's Near-Death Experience and Trauma: From Rocky IV to The Expendables
In a new documentary titled "Sly," Sylvester Stallone revealed that he almost died while filming "Rocky IV" after being punched in the chest by co-star Dolph Lundgren. Stallone's heart started to swell, and he was rushed to the hospital where he spent nine days in intensive care. The incident highlights the personal cost of Stallone's ambition and his willingness to do his own stunts. The documentary also touches on other injuries Stallone sustained during his career, including breaking his neck while filming "The Expendables." Stallone reflects on the toll these injuries have taken on his body and questions whether it was all worth it.
