By Baishaly Roy
When Sylvester Stallone became a Hollywood superstar, he struggled to afford even the basic necessities. In fact, his financial troubles became so serious that he had to sell his beloved dog, Butkus. However, the story took an unexpected turn when Stallone finally sold his Rocky screenplay.
Over the years, the actor shared the emotional story several times. But one detail has changed with every retelling. While he once claimed that he spent $3,000 to get Butkus back, he later increased the amount to a whopping $15,000.
With the release of I Play Rocky, the personal story of Sylvester Stallone and his dog has regained attention. Although the movie revisits the actor’s struggles before his breakthrough, Butkus’s real story is even more interesting because nobody seems to agree on how much he actually paid to get his dog back.
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Why Did Sylvester Stallone Sell His Dog For $40?
Before getting fame from Rocky, Sylvester Stallone had Butkus in his life. The dog was there with him during some of his toughest years. According to sources, Stallone’s financial situation became so bad that he could no longer afford to keep the dog. As a result, he sold the dog to a man outside a 7-Eleven for just $40 to afford food.
In a 2013 interview, he claimed he sold Butkus for $50 rather than …read more
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