Sylvester Stallone, 80, Says He Figured Out True Love 10 Years Ago
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Key Points:
- At 80 years old, Sylvester Stallone reflected on aging, parenting, anxiety, and regrets, revealing he discovered "real, true love" only at age 70 and expressed sorrow over lost time.
- Stallone admitted to struggling as a parent, crediting his wife Jennifer Flavin for raising their daughters while acknowledging his career often took precedence during his first marriage.
- He opened up about ongoing anxiety and panic attacks since age 36 but stated he does not believe in therapy, describing his emotions as deeply rooted and often overwhelming.
- Stallone mourned the 2012 death of his son Sage, calling it a source of enduring pain, grief, and guilt that he has not overcome.
- Despite facing mortality concerns, Stallone emphasized the importance of love and connection, rejecting loneliness as a "premature burial" and acknowledging he feels "two years into borrowed time."
