Sylvester Stallone has revealed a painful side of his action-star career, disclosing nine back operations, two shoulder operations, and three neck fusions in a recent interview with The New York Times. The 80-year-old actor also acknowledged using steroids while pursuing his famously muscular physique for Rocky III.
His remarks came as he reflected on the extreme measures he took to maintain his screen image and the physical issues he says he has experienced over the years. Stallone's comments are personal recollections, rather than an independent medical assessment establishing the causes of his later surgeries.
