Sylvester Stallone: Legendary action movie star loses his mother

Sylvester Stallone: Legendary action movie star loses his mother

- Jackie Stallone has passed away at the age of 98 under unclear circumstances

- Sources close to the family revealed the astrologer had "passed away recently" although the facts are yet to be disclosed

- Jackie leaves behind sons Sylvester and Frank, her husband of over two decades Stephen Marcus Levin and a number of grandchildren

- The late was also mother to late actress Toni D'Alto, who died of cancer back in 2012

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Renowned actor Sylvester Stallone, famous for the Rambo movie franchise, has sadly lost his mother. Jackie Stallone is said to have recently passed away although circumstances surrounding her death are still unknown, according to TMZ.

Jackie was 98 years old and a mother of three and was well known as an astrologer and a champion for women wrestling. The late is known to be one of the people who created the famous G.L.O.W, The Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, back in the 80s, which was later portrayed in a recent Netflix show by the same name.

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According to Daily Mail, Jackie, born Jacqueline Frances, was one of the first women to ever own a fitness show on TV going on to own her own gym. She also studied astrology for 15 years and even wrote a book, Star Power, which was published in 1989. Her efforts also led to astrology being accepted in many colleges.

Sylvester Stallone: Legendary action movie star Rambo loses his mother
Jackie was a champion for women wrestling and also an astrologer Photo: officialjackiestallone
Source: Instagram

The late star continued to do weight lifting and body exercises at her old age, pics of which were shared on her Instagram.

Jackie leaves behind two sons, Sylvester and Frank, a husband of over two decades Stephen Marcus Levine, plus many grandchildren. She shared Sylvester and Frank with late ex-husband Frank Stallone Senior.

Jackie was also the mother to late actress Toni D'Alto, who died back in 2012 at the age of 48 after a long battle with cancer. She shared the daughter with ex-husband Anthony Filiti.

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May her soul rest in eternal peace.

In similar news, Briefly.co.za recently reported on Lasizwe who is mourning the passing of his father. Social media personality Lasizwe Dambuza took to social media this morning to share very saddening news.

Lasizwe announced to his followers on social media that his father had passed away. Sharing two pictures of him with his father, Lasizwe expressed his emotions by saying he is confused and shattered by the news.

Lasizwe went on to say in his post that he does not know how to feel. He has lost both his parents and has said he has no idea how to say both his parents are deceased. Condolences came pouring in for Lasizwe with different users commenting under his post with the tragic news.

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Source: Briefly News

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