Stallone: Brigitte saved my life

Hollywood hardman Sylvester Stallone dodged death when former love Brigitte Nielsen rushed him to hospital with seconds to spare.

Tue, 15 Mar, 2005 - 09:26

Hollywood hardman Sylvester Stallone dodged death when former love Brigitte Nielsen rushed him to hospital with seconds to spare.

Fears were sparked when the action star turned grey after a fight scene with Dolph Lundgren during filming for Rocky IV in 1984 - the Swede had inadvertently caused genuine damage with his punches.

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