Sylvester Stallone's 19-year-old half brother was viciously attacked Saturday night, TMZ has learned.
Dante Stallone was near campus at Florida State in Tallahassee when 2 men brutally went after him. Dante suffered a shattered jaw and a split palate, as well as broken and knocked out teeth.
He will need reconstructive surgery and will spend several weeks in the hospital.
Dante is the son of Frank Stallone, Sr. and his 4th wife.
Sly tells TMZ, "This is a wonderful young man, a straight-A student who would not cause any trouble," adding, "It's just so tragic and terribly sad."
The assailants got away and cops are on the hunt.
Meanwhile the Rocky actor has several upcoming projects that he has been working on.
In May 2017 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is due to be released and Sylvester is set to make an appearance. It is has not been revealed what character he will play.
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