
The world was introduced to Rocky Balboa, a Philadelphia-hailing underdog who proves himself against all odds and, eventually, becomes a respected figure within his industry. The American sports series debuted in 1976. Unfortunately, due to a tragic death, her character isn't present past a certain point in the franchise's timeline.


Watching Adrian slowly come out of her shell, assert herself more, and gain confidence is one of the more fun, transformative journeys for audiences to follow over the course of the films. Rocky (Sylvester Stallone) and Adrian's (Talia Shire) characters, as well as their character arcs, both compliment each other superbly throughout the series.

Here's why 2006's Rocky Balboa famously killed off Adrian, and whether or not it was a mistake to do so.
