The Grave of Rocky’s Wife Adrian Balboa

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Adrian Balboa (neé Adriana Pennino) (March 10, 1950 - January 11, 2002) was the spouse of Rocky Balboa and sister of Paulie Pennino who worked at the pet store near where Rocky lived in the Kensington neighbourhood of Philadelphia in the first film Rocky; Rocky and Adrian would later marry in Rocky II where their son, Rocky Balboa, Jr., was born, the only child of the marriage. She is secondary tritagonist in Rocky, Rocky III and Rocky IV, deuteragonist in Rocky II, tritagonist in Rocky V, and flashback character in Rocky Balboa.
Between the events of Rocky V and Rocky Balboa, Adrian passed away on January 11, 2002, at the age of 51, from ovarian cancer, leaving her husband a widower.
After her death, her widower Rocky opens an Italian restaurant named after her called Adrian's. After her brother Paulie passed away in 2012, he was buried next to her, and Rocky visits the graves every year.
Rocky Balboa is a 2006 American sports drama film written and directed by, and also starring, Sylvester Stallone. It is the sequel to Rocky V (1990) and is the sixth and final installment in the Rocky franchise. It also stars Burt Young and Antonio Tarver. In the film, Rocky Balboa (Stallone), now an aging small restaurant owner, is challenged to an exhibition fight by hothead boxer Mason Dixon (Tarver). Rocky Balboa was Antonio Tarver's first film only, and Stallone's first film as director since Rocky IV (1985).
Filming began in December 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 2006, it moved to Los Angeles, California and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Scenes in Philadelphia were set in staples such as the Rocky Steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and South Philadelphia, while Center City was featured more prominently due to Rocky Jr.'s job as an attorney. The scene where Rocky and his son were talking while walking down a quiet block was filmed between 20th-21st Streets on Walnut, just after dawn on a Sunday morning. The production budget on the 38-day shoot was projected to be $23.5 million.
The character's granite tombstone is in a small spot off to the side at Laurel Hill Cemetery. The prop was originally made of styrofoam, but it's said that when Sylvester Stallone saw it, he said it was "tacky" and had one made of real granite instead. YO, Adrian!

[@janadeubner9883]

That was a strange video even for you! Cemetery plots for nonexistent people! This cemetery is beautiful I love the old-fashioned tombstones and monuments. What if I may politely ask did Adrian and her brother "die" from? Lol!

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

They watched “Stop or My Mom Will Shoot” and both collapsed on the spot.

[@alexanderpatrick4866]

@@SCOTTONTAPE lol

[@johnlester3385]

Adrian died of cancer.

[@ravensbrood3544]

@@SCOTTONTAPE 🤣

[@callmekobay5575]

@@SCOTTONTAPE you know Russell Simmons had a funeral for the word "DEF" at a grave site , that would be dope or DEF to see

[@Oldfartstuff2.0]

Don't listen to the haters Scott you're awesome.

[@IDSnowman]

I went through the comments, or at least I think I saw them all, where are the haters? I’m guessing they deleted their inspirational words? Lol. Crazy that anyone would trash Scott over this vlog. What would be the purpose other than wanting to be “special” by speaking in the polar opposite of nearly everyone else. Someone give them their participation trophy so they’ll be happy and maybe they can move on.

[@IDSnowman]

@@Sunnygal75 Ah, I see. Guess I wasn’t paying attention very well.

[@joshua.snyder]

Got to love Philly. A statue and a grave honoring fictional characters.

[@jetknight7562]

Those are the only ones I haven't watched yet ( creeds ) my uncle and his sons played extras in the first creed. Movie 🎬 my uncle was picked because he resembled Sylvester as rocky... my uncles in his much earlier years when serving the army he definitely resembled Elvis presley wearing the same uniform from the army service.. RIP 🙏 MY UNCLE passed away 10-25-21

[@MrMark893]

Being a Rocky fan for 40 years I especially love your Rocky videos. Great work Scott.

[@trishmcgrath3794]

I.luv..rocky.and.hs.wife.ab.4.ever.

[@Becauseimme]

RIP my brotha Coolio.

[@captainn2094]

Good to see you are keeping the Rocky theme going. First Tommy Gunn, now Adrian Balboa

[@vintage_85]

I Love All the Rocky Films it's like I've been a part of their lives without actually being around them Rocko as Pauly called him has touched so many lives with these films i still get chocked up when i see that scene where Rocko goes and visits both their graves so powerful. Like always Scott u out do yourself with these videos amazing work you do for us all Thank u and be safe. and also in case u haven't seen it there's a deleted scene u can find here on KZbin where Rocky goes to Spider Rico's funeral and nobody shows up but only a few ppl and the speech he gives is something that hits home. 🤟 stay safe Scott you the Man

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Oh man I gotta watch that scene right now

[@vintage_85]

@@SCOTTONTAPE you won't be disappointed

[@williamfriend5942]

I always get a little teary eyed at the end when Rocky sadly stops, turns and waives to Adrian as if to say, "I loved from the start, I Still love you and I'll be back to see you again my love, That you can be absolutely sure of."

[@hendawg77]

When Rocky Balboa came put my mom said she had no idea Adrian died. Not, Talia Shire, but Adrian Balboa. Her confusion was pretty funny to me. But she seemed so concerned. Guess it makes sense. I always thought of Rocky as some distant, goofy Uncle I never met

[@gregwilliams4926]

It confused the hell out of me for so long, it took until around 2016 to know the actress is alive, the fictional character is dead. She's so tied to Rocky that the fictional character blended with the real life actress. Took a random interview to confirm she was still alive.

[@colonizer875]

Hey, yo we don't need 2 coconuts in the family

[@keetahbrough]

I don't know the ages involved or anything, and maybe her response is a normal quirky thing for her. But if not.. keep an eye out... and an ear. More symptoms of confusion or befuddlement, loss of memory to do simple tasks.. are signs of oncoming dementia and to become prepared. Keep her safe. They tend to wander.. those with dementia. xo.

[@ncsun6355]

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[@trishmcgrath3794]

That's His Screen. Wife Mrs Balboa Ab I

[@flocosta]

I love how you always tell us how to find these sites. It's so cool that they left memorial stones for fictious people. They are so real in our hearts,

[@keetahbrough]

it's a horrifying thig that fictitious people can occupy peoples hearts.. while they likely have family members they haven't seen in years.. and don't occupy a place in the heart of their family.. after all. Homeless people ALL HAVE FAMILY. All homeless people have a family.. that's supposed to care for them, support them, protect them, help them grow up. None of that shit happens anymore. That's where homeless people come from. It's not a lack of money. It's lack of humanity that's created global homelessness. End Times.. lack of humanity.

[@epfan4life1]

So glad you did this. Rocky movies are in my heart forever

[@quinny6920]

Hey Scott!! What a great vid this is! Good old Philly!! I’m about 10 miles outside of Philly in south jersey. I remember when the rocky movies came out. What a boost it was for Philadelphia! Thx again Scott for all ur hard work!

[@chrishawkins32014]

Always learn something every time u post! Thank u my friend. Love all u do

[@alexanderpatrick4866]

As usual thanks again scott. One thing's for certain is I remember seeing the first three Rocky films in the theater and I never saw another one until I watched Rocky 4 years later on tv. This has inspired me to watch the rest. The thought of Pauly and Adrian being dead is very strange. It is amazing the effect that films have on us. Be safe out there brother. See you later! I wonder where Mickey is buried?

[@CamEraFitnessChannel]

Rocky 6 ("Rocky Balboa") is heartbreaking...but hope you enjoy! I'm a grown man and it tore me apart.

[@brianbloom1799]

I thought Rocky 1 was one of the best movies that ever came out heart warming, the feel of winning when there was no chance, I have been there, , Best one of the rocky movies

[@BigTonyRockets]

Adrian was such a fundamental part In rockys growth

[@socal69_88]

THE BEST MOVIE SERIES EVER MADE‼️

[@bribriboy]

I love you Scott. You always seem to make me laugh. Even on my darkest of days. Thanks!

[@odessaakins3556]

Hi Scott another awesome video! I absolutely love watching all the Rocky movies and you are absolutely and will always be my favorite KZbinr 💞💯

[@tammiekenpaschen3884]

Scott- your ability to tell great stories with your footage is unrivaled. You are extremely talented sir.

[@Wowwwzaaa]

Lol yeah right!

[@Steph-hs5jd]

Awesome! Thanks Scott for showing us this!

[@ilikehair683]

Great piece of movie trivia, I learned a few things, as always, Thanks! 😊

[@tinawidmann8973]

Awww...I love that you were in my city. I never knew those stones existed. Thank you for this!

[@TravelswithNick]

Wow that was something to see! Never would’ve knew. Cool video Scott 😎🤘

[@denischabriddell986]

Scott The bestest Tour Guide ever... I loved this woman so much. Thank you 💕🥰😁

[@lisafrizzell1839]

Great video Scott....ty

[@debbieandstephenpickett144]

Peace and safe travels Scott thankyou for the videos

[@jaylene.turner6524]

Another great video,Scott!

[@aaphotofilm]

That is genius Scott. Thank you for showing this for all the rocky fans. Your amazing to show us all this. By the way I forgot to mention in your last video when you showed us Tommy morisons video. It wasn't long that you watched Rocky V yourself remember in your Instagram story when you was doing the punching sound effects? I only thought of that afterwards lol. I see you are a big rocky fan like the rest of us. Loved this video my friend. Your the man.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

That’s right I just watched it like a month ago. I’m kinda obsessed with Rocky and Rambo too

[@aaphotofilm]

@@SCOTTONTAPE oh yes Rambo how could I forget. Me too that reminds me I was watching the Rambo location you did the other day. First blood location. That's my favourite video you did too. Huge fan of that as well.

[@GraceToo_]

Had no idea the graves we're still around, very cool to see them :)

[@alillups9111]

great video Scott, this was genius..

[@jimmyspears1004]

I'm with you scott. Thank you for sharing bub. Much love from West Virginia

[@loriminard6460]

Interesting video thanks Scott good job !

[@MrCanuck1917]

Yo Scottt!! Love these videos. As always, stay safe.✌🏽

[@nickyinflorida]

Enjoyed your video. I used to visit Laurel Hill Cemetery often when I lived in Philadelphia. They have lots of tours & events there, also, like Hollywood Forever Cemetery, they show movie in the cemetery. They also have their own book club. Take care.

[@denofthieves3114]

Great video Scott. My husband and I watch your videos daily. Thank you so much 😊.

[@brendakrieger7000]

Thank you for sharing

[@jeanaesamuel47]

Awesome story Scotty!!!

[@starieyes7390]

Very cool video Scott. Much appreciated and loved. ❤️💐🥊

[@therealrobschroeder]

Thanks Scott

[@mariemurphy5499]

Hi Scott thanks for a great video ✌️♥️

[@TimBurVlogs]

That’s pretty interesting. I didn’t know about this haha and I’m big into the Rocky films. Awesome video, Scott!

[@SD-nh5yr]

This is very interesting....I never knew there could be pretend graves....thanks Scott...as always you never disappoint your viewers!🙋‍♀️😊✌❤

[@epfanatic8170]

Love this! 😊❤️

[@tracyroth-myers5574]

Great video very touching Scott ❤

[@BRODYOUNGDarkInkTalesVideoStud]

Wow !!!! ...This Cemetery is so beautiful 😍😍😍😍💖🌷🌹🌻🌺💐

[@oraliamasswadi662]

Thank you Scott for the video I enjoyed it very much love rocky and his move’s he is awesome human being. ✌️

[@Bananabread537]

Lol the edits are hilarious.

[@marcofreitas3844]

Loved the video, Scott.

[@johnghoul7542]

That's cool that they left those stones there. Thanks for the video Scott you're awesome keep it up bro

[@marlonisaac1]

This is absolutely wild! I didn't even know this existed. So interesting. This has become one of my favorite KZbin channels!

[@selwynlawson7596]

Mine too..smile

[@Rock4UNow]

😂😂 Very funny 😂😂 Thank you

[@husseinmadbouh3157]

Good work again scott.

[@someonesprincess3]

oh so cool, thx for sharing this! ❤👍🏼👍🏼✌🏼

[@sarah6557]

Love this...... Rockys my favorite films of all time 💯❤️😊👍

[@Patonic313]

Awesome Video Scott😘

[@therosarylady]

WOW, thank you 🌹

[@syreetaabney6968]

Hey Scott thanks for sharing the video with us and you know i wish o knew coming to that cemetary i lived around the corner from it i would have loved to have net you, Scott you are so cool to watch and your were in my hometown philadelphia much luv too you.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

I’ll be back at some point !

[@nickilamont9209]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ love all your videos Scott watch all the time 😊

[@pippadot679]

Thank you for doing her story. Rocky has been a part of everyone's life. I also loved her in Stephen King's creep show episode where she played the lush drunk with the husband named Henry.

[@dwaynecollins4974]

No that was Adrian barbeau

[@richardsmith4187]

Scott I ran across a couple of your videos and now I'm hooked !! Your story telling and mild nature make the story almost come alive, I've subscribed now ( Watched Sam Kinison video and you did a great job ! ) I will be visiting Tulsa soon and can't wait to see the church and Sam's gravesite.

[@karenfernandes3384]

I like all the Rocky movies.

[@leesashriber5097]

Love the Rocky movies ❣️ This was so great, Scott! Thank you for all your hard work. 😊

[@gigigiseleworld]

Very inspiring 🥊🥊.. 🩳

[@eviedevet2172]

Wow that they kept it. Usually they take it away right? Thank you for sharing Scott. It was a short video, but i loved it 💞

[@theabardetti3601]

Scott (and die-hard Rocky fans) you should take a trip to the Victor Cafe in So. Philly! That was the restaurant Stallone used/filmed for Adrian’s in Balboa, Creed and Creed 2. My great grandparents, John and Rose Di Stefano opened the Victor Cafe in 1918. It has a very unique and rich history, and is still family owned and operated… 104 years and still going strong! To this day people come from not only around the country, but around the world to visit and/or dine there.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Does your family still own it??

[@theabardetti3601]

@@SCOTTONTAPE… yes, it’s still family owned and operated!

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

@@theabardetti3601 awesome ! Let me know when I can come by for a tour sometime!

[@theabardetti3601]

@@SCOTTONTAPE … I’m on the west coast, but you can call the cafe during the day after 11am to arrange a visit and/or reservations to dine. My cousin Greggory Di Stefano owns and runs the VC. My mom retired a couple years ago, but she was there during the filmings. You can mention her name, Sandra. It’s the worth the trip!

[@ruthskalamera170]

I've been there.., it's great!!!!! I commented a few minutes ago on this video (as I said in that comment, I NEVER COMMENT on anything but I just had to on this one) I also watched ur Tommy Gunn video recently.,... Im philly born raised n still live here, as I said in my previous comment a few minutes ago if ur even back in town let me know I'd love to show u around n we could go to the "Victor Cafe" along with the other places I mentioned in my previous comment..... Love ur channel Scott❤️

[@always4peach687]

Hell yeah! My hometown, the city of brotherly love ❤️ thank you for sharing this video

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Love Philadelphia! ( But kinda hate the Flyers I’m sorry 😂😂😂)

[@always4peach687]

@@SCOTTONTAPE lol it's all good 😊 I used to love the Flyers but not anymore cause they keep on losing! Lol

[@joanndallas4683]

Loved the intro! Movie history, I love it!

[@Timetoburn74]

I had to look her up....to check if she was dead or alive. 😂 When I found out she was alive, I said to myself...."She must have asked for too much money for Rocky movie." 😂

[@homelanderop6102]

This came to my mind too

[@keysersoze8648]

lol, that's what I thought to.

[@jayweiss4378]

No no, Sly said in a interview the Rocky story would be more deep if Adrian passed away and he was living with that loss for that Rocky Balboa film. Made me cry to see him deal with the loss of his wife and his son being so distant! I think Sly did the right thing!

[@danf3937]

Oi vey the actress is alive and well her character is deceased

[@annacarter8703]

I read it was best for her to leave so Rocky can have a longer story.

[@oiaiofoster4775]

I can't wait for you to go see Anne Bancroft one of these days. She is a Beautiful Actress 🙋🏻‍♀️🙏🏻🙇🏻‍♀️❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@harolynallison485]

You do what you feel is right you always do. This is indeed a strange video, it is hard to not walk on the graves, the graves need to maintained and that can't be done floating in the air, pay no mind to those that want to just criticize you, you are a man that I admire

[@petrobull2560]

Great video!👍👍👍

[@hanneblouns8560]

Great work Scott 🤗👌 I love these movies, and I think they will be for many many years.I have see them for 5 days ago.😁👌RIP She was a beautiful woman 🙏🌹🌹🌹

[@lisabarnes2477]

I love this ❤ such wonderful characters loved by so many

[@Kennycheeseman]

I work in a cemetery bro and have to walk on graves sometimes. They are so close together its hard to cut the grass. love you uploads by the way.

[@emmariver9311]

Hello Scott Deaf ears to haters Scott you are worth a lot

[@davidmcglone409]

Pause the video at 10:12 and you can see the 2 really tall tombstones he sits in front of and it matches up perfectly with the movie.

[@kaz6198]

Time flies past but memories never forgotten

[@johnhamilton1838]

Class video, love rocky

[@msfranklin2650]

I HAD ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN I READ THE TITLE LOL I KNOW WHAT MR STALLONE DOESN'T LOOK LIKE THIS ANYMORE W/ THEN SURGERIES

[@kincaide67]

Now that was a fun one! Never had any idea they'd have those headstones there. It's cool, but really kinda weird. Anyway - cool video, and I love your sense of humour. Until the next one, take care.

[@roknrolbilly]

🙃thank you scott......🙂

[@benlaw4647]

Well done scott! Beautiful area! ✌

[@chadroberts4389]

Loved it.

[@THE1804SHOWCHAPTERTWO]

Good video big bro

[@KimJerome13]

Who doesn't like Scott? He gives the "fan" perspective to his videos. I absolutely love it.

[@amyhohman8917]

So touches home.

[@caroleroseburgh1344]

Good Evening Scott 🙋🏽.

[@rodimus371]

Im across the Delaware in south jersey bro , stay safe brother thanks for sharing

[@quinny6920]

Hey rod. I’m also in south jersey!! Near pitman

[@michaelrenzi1559]

I'm in Williamstown, NJ, born & raised in South Philly 🇮🇹

[@rodimus371]

@@quinny6920 sweet I’m in cherry hill

[@lukeusdodd7130]

You know what's crazy if you think about it that Rambo grave might actually be what gave Sylvester Stallone the idea for the movie Rambo.

[@BillSytsma]

If you’re still in Philly you have to check out “Grace Kelly” s house on Henry Ave. the house is owned by Prince Albert of Monaco. So some Royal property not far from this cemetery

[@gmintraining4597]

I was really confused when I first saw this, asking myself about Talia Shire, but I clicked on it anyway. Glad to know that she is alive and well, but that “Adrian!!!” Sound byte that continues to phase in, is AWESOME and HILARIOUS!!

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Haha thank you!

[@scottakaswb7545]

Love it brother. Love my Rocky’s

[@nomannomie]

Really appreciate your efforts that's enlightening for the viewers. Please tell me the music you scored in for this video as intro when the cemetery.

[@paulwilliams4092]

Brilliant story just brilliant 👍🙏

[@spookerredmenace3950]

great stuff my dude, would be cool to check out her grave, its cool they did it for the fans , these movies as cheesy as they are , ARE important and inspire people

[@steveaquilina736]

I first saw rocky,when I was twelve years old,then later on rocky 2 came out.two weeks before I turned 20years old,I walked in to an amateur boxing gym,I became professional fighter after 2 years,when I was 25 I won a professional championship belt,and was rated 8 in the UK,they never gave me the belt,it wasn't even in the ring,after this fight I quit, Because of rocky I found a life to live, Adrian was a fantastic actress,and without her,there would never have been a rocky, RIP

[@tammyhall1008]

❤❤SCOTT ON TAPE ❤❤

[@aunttaiche9155]

Ok yo Scott you got me! I thought you were talking about the actress that played Adrienne lol! Beautiful graves even though they are fake. Great video!

[@cherrylleallan6366]

The movie was so brilliant and that would be right Sylvester went with the stone. Sylvester and Talia played such wonderful characters so many of us hoped they were together as husband and wife in real life ❤️❤️