In 1976, one of the most memorable and iconic films of the cinema came out: Rocky. The film moved audiences and critics alike and quickly became the most profitable box office film of the year. Later was nominated for 10 Oscars, of which 3 were won, including Best Film.

This day, Sylvester Stallone, actor who gave life to the unforgettable Rocky Balboa bid farewell to his role after four decades. Stallone made it via his Instagram account, where he posted a touching video thanking the audience for "allowing the Rocky family to reach the hearts of people around the world".

Although my heart breaks, things happen and end unfortunately. I love them, kind and generous people, and the most wonderful thing is that Rocky will never die because he lives in you …

That's how Stallone said goodbye to a unforgettable character. A film with which he conquers the cinema and that he will interpret several times after the first film, in: Rocky II (1979) Rocky III (1982) Rocky IV (1985) Rocky V (1990), Rocky Balboa (2006) Creed (2015) and Creed II (2018).

The return in 2015 while Rocky earned Stallone another nomination for the same role. On the other hand, the story of Adonis Johnson (Michael B. Jordan), son of Balboa's former rival, Apollo Creed, has been well received by the public and critics alike. Shortly after this movie, the sequel was announced. Now, after his recent US premiere, and after getting good reviews and good box office numbers, it's just that the farewell of Sylvestre Stallone.

It must be remembered that Stallone himself wrote the role of Rocky Balboa and that many of the sequels were done by himself.. So, this goodbye is not minor, it is emotional and, without a doubt, closes an era in the history of cinema.

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