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Sylvester Stallone described himself as an "idiot" for performing his own stunts, citing nine back operations and three neck fusions that followed decades of action roles.
In an interview with Fox News Digital, the actor detailed a history of injuries he characterized as "millions" of regrets, stating that the cumulative damage has left him "quite the same" physically.
Stallone attributed the bulk of his recent surgeries to his work on "The Expendables." He listed specific procedures, including operations on both shoulders and lens replacements for his eyes, describing the physical toll as "brutal." "Now you have to like make peace with the pain as much as you can," he told Fox News Digital.
The 80-year-old actor advised against taking on stunt work personally, urging performers to "let the pro do it." He noted that gravity is an unbeatable force when hitting the ground, comparing the inevitability of injury to the experiences of professional football players.
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