[8] His last projects were appearances in Vincent Gallo's last two films, Promises Written in Water and The Agent.

A photograph of Stallone as a young child beside his father appears in the 2015 film Creed, where it is stated that his character, Robert Balboa Jr., has since moved away to Vancouver.

Stallone was found dead on July 13, 2012, at his home in Studio City, Los Angeles.

[9] An autopsy by the Los Angeles coroner and toxicology tests determined that Stallone died of coronary artery disease caused by atherosclerosis, with no drugs detected other than an over-the-counter pain remedy.

[7][11] Stallone's funeral was held on July 21 at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Los Angeles.