“Sorry He Had to Give Him Up in the First Place”: ‘Rocky’ Fans Left Disheartened at Sylvester Stallone as Past Hardship Comes to Light

Sylvester Stallone, known for his iconic roles in movies such as ‘Rocky’ and ‘Rambo’, has a special place in the hearts of millions of fans. The actor, who rose to fame in the late 1970s and early 1980s, has been an inspiration to many. Not just for his on-screen performances but also for his off-screen struggles and determination to succeed. However, ahead of the release of Creed 3, the stories about Stallone’s past hardship have left many fans disheartened.

In the early days of Stallone’s career, he struggled to make ends meet. He lived in a small apartment in New York City and often went without food for days. In such dire circumstances, Stallone was forced to make a difficult decision. He had to sell his beloved dog, Butkus, to buy food to survive. Stallone sold the dog for just $40. A decision that he has spoken about with regret in interviews over the years.

The story of Stallone and Butkus, however, has a happy ending. Stallone went on to achieve great success as an actor. He was eventually able to buy back his beloved dog for an incredible $15,000. The actor has spoken about his reunion with Butkus in interviews, stating that it was one of the best days of his life.

“That’s so sad”: Fans are shocked by Stallone’s struggles

Fans of the actor have been shocked and saddened to hear about this event from Stallone’s past. The news resurfaced online when the Facebook page ‘Dogs, cats, and other pets’, posted a photo. The post featuring a picture of Stallone and Butkus in 1971 has been shared widely, and fans have been leaving comments expressing their condolences.

A user with the name Giwergos Geog protested Stallone’s move by saying, “He did very well to get him back but come on sale your best friend for food NO.”

A fan named Kristi Barnes wrote, “And named his dog after him in the movie…. LOVE IT and love him.”

A user named Fatima Hunaq supported Stallone by writing, “The one who criticized him for selling his dog for food money must be a person living in an ivory tower.”

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 Another fan named Mark sympathized with the actor by writing, “you are the man. sorry he had to give him up in the first place.”

Another user wrote, “Good guy.”

What’s next for Stallone?

The story of Stallone and Butkus is a reminder for all of us that the hardest battles require the hardest sacrifices. It also tells us that the loyalty between men and dog goes both ways. Interestingly, Butkus also starred in the later films of the franchise. Unfortunately, Butkus died in 1981, nine years young.

Stallone, whom you can currently watch on Tulsa King retired from self-produced films but hasn’t retired from the industry as a whole. 2023 is going to be quite exciting for the fans with ‘Creed 3’ around the corner. But unfortunately for his fans, he is not going to be in the movie as an actor.

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