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Stallone wishes Schwarzenegger well in his recovery

Sylvester Stallone: wishing Arnie well
Sylvester Stallone: wishing Arnie well

Sylvester Stallone has confirmed that his friend and fellow actor Arnold Schwarzenegger is "better than ever" after open heart surgery.

The 70-year old Schwarzenegger, who was for a time Governor of California, was brought to hospital this week to have a catheter valve replaced. Complications with the procedure ensued and doctors were obliged to perform emergency surgery on the actor.

"Arnold is a strong man, " Stallone said when asked about his friend's condition, as reported by EWN and TMZ. "He'll be bigger and better than ever."

71-year-old Stallone, who is best known for the Rocky series, said he would "love to" visit Schwarzenegger in hospital "if (he) gets a chance".

Fans have been suggesting online that Arnie should give up cigars. Stallone, also a smoker, has admitted that this it is not something he believes either of them will do.

"Some things you just can't give up, stogies and breathing." he quipped.

Arnold Schwartzenegger 

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