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CELEBRITY ASTROLOGER JACKIE Stallone, the mother of Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone, has died at the age of 98.
Her son, the singer Frank Stallone, confirmed news of her death and paid tribute to a “remarkable woman”.
She died on Monday “in her sleep as she had wished,” he wrote in a social media tribute.
“It was hard not to like her, she was very eccentric and flamboyant person. Her mind was as sharp as a razor till the day she died. She never wore a mask a true revolutionary gal,” he said.
Frank added: “My brother Sylvester took care of her like a Queen for all of her life. I will never be able to call my mom again or have her yell at me why I never got married. But we all loved her and her spirit to survive and prevail. I’ll miss you always mommy.”
Frank said he is “drowning my emotions in tears and too much vino”, but “when you’ve known someone for 70 years” it is “tough and sad”.
Stallone was married three times and had three sons and a daughter, Toni D’Alto, who died in 2012.
She was also a women’s wrestling promoter and had a memorable – although brief – stint in the Celebrity Big Brother house in 2005.
A surprise contestant, Stallone entered much to the shock of co-housemate and former daughter-in-law Brigitte Nielsen, with whom she had a frosty relationship.
Upon seeing Stallone, a stunned Nielsen exclaimed: “Oh my God! Jackie!”
In response, Stallone, wearing a fur coat and sunglasses, replied: “Yeah… Jackie.”
She was evicted from the house four days later, following clashes with racing pundit John McCririck. Stallone was also parodied on long-running sketch show Saturday Night Live.
She had seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, Frank said.
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He was some man. In his spare time he used to visit hospitals and old folks homes to sing for Patients and Residents.Always made time for the regulars at his nights, such as my late grandmother and her friend..
Jesus, I’m here singing ‘three good reasons’ in my head.
RIP Sir
RIP Sonny
@Mick12: With the window cleaner smile.
@Quentin Moriarty: doing the ‘wave’ here. Goodbye Sonny
So sorry to hear this. I always loved listening to Sonny over the years. Thoughts are with his family and friends. RIP Sonny.
A true gentleman – may he rest in peace
He was a regular on going strong in my 2 station childhood
@Chewey Bacca: A regular on Live at 3 if I remember…
@Ben Jamen: Yup…with Angela Farrell I believe…he seemed like a lovely guy…
@Ben Jamen: had the old dears eating out of his hands
The Irish Bruce Forsythe, charisma and unbridled talent .
RIP SONNY
“No one will ever know” Great song, great singer. Sadly missed.
@John Cassin: Im in SE Asia at the moment ,almost in tears . Im deaf, but all of Sonny’s favourites are running through my head and I can see him as plain as day, and I’m thinking of my Ma and Da , Uncles and Aunts, all long gone, and how they loved him. Rest in Peace Good man , you always gave so much of yourself to the people and they loved you .
@John Cassin: Im in SE Asia at the moment ,almost in tears . Im deaf, but all of Sonny’s favourites are running through my head and I can see him as plain as day, and I’m thinking of my Ma and Da , Uncles and Aunts, all
long gone, and how they loved him. Rest in Peace Good man , you always gave so much of yourself to the people and they loved you .
@Terry Cahill: Sorry for the double post ..
@Terry Cahill: Your great post was worth reading twice! RIP to a lovely man
A lovely, genuine,kindhearted man. Love ya Sonny.
There’s another part of Dublin history and character gone. Sadly missed by all dubs and country people alike.
R I P
Sad news, lovely man. Condolences to Sonnys family, R.I.P
A lovely Gentleman may he rest in peace
He made it seem so easy but that was because he worked so very hard.
Great entertainer – anybody who ever saw him live was immediately brought into the show.
What I admired in his shows was how he could string a load of different songs together so seamlessly.
RIP – and Thanks.
Beyoncé’s auld lad
@Paul Carew: Funny in fairness
sad news
Very sad to hear of the passing of the Great Sonny Knowles.. I still play his music week after week and I will continue to do so.. Sonny was a top class entertainer and where ever he played, the venue was packed.. Condolences to his wife, children and grandchildren and may Sonny Rest In Peace..
A great all round entertainer and always available for charity gigs. A great sax player as well and a man of so many talents. Always a pleasure to see hs name on the playlist as he was nice to work with. Never changed in all the years I worked with him in different venues
R.I.P. Sonny, a gentleman always…
Sincere condolences to family,friends and fans.
A really genuine musician, note perfect always, ultimate professional…a sad loss.
Earl Gill Orchestra not Earl Grill
LOVELY MAN GREAT SINGER
R. I. P SONNY KNOWLES
YOUR SADLY MISSED
Very sad
RIP Sonny
R.I.P Sonny
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