Jackie Stallone has passed away at the age of 98.
Jackie appeared on Celebrity Big Brother back in 2005, and was the mother of Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone.
The news of her passing was confirmed by her son Frank, who described his mother as an “eccentric and flamboyant person”.
Sharing the news this morning on Instagram, Frank wrote: “This morning my brothers and I lost our mother Jackie Stallone.”
“She was the mother to four children, Tommy, Sylvester, Frankie and my late sister Toni Ann. She was a remarkable woman working out everyday full of spunk and fearless.
“She died in her sleep as she had wished,” he revealed.
“It was hard not to like her, she was very eccentric and flamboyant person. She was born on November 29th 1921 in Washington DC, she lived through prohibition, the depression and World War II.
“I would talk to her for hours about the 20’s 30’s and 40’s. It was a history lesson. Her mind was as sharp as a razor till the day she died.”
Frank continued: “I guess I’m drowning my emotions in tears and to much vino. But when you’ve known someone for 70 yrs it’s tough and sad.
“She had seven grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. 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.”
Jackie was married three times and had three sons and a daughter, Toni D’Alto – who died in 2012.
Jackie’s surprise entrance into the 2005 series of Celebrity Big Brother became a memorable moment in the show, after her former daughter-in-law Brigitte Nielsen expressed her shock at seeing the celebrity astrologer – exclaiming “Oh my god, Jackie!”
Wearing a fur coat and sunglasses, Jackie famously responded: “Yeah… Jackie”.
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