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Weathers played college football at San Diego State University — he majored in theater — and went on to play for one season in the NFL, for the Oakland Raiders, in 1970.
The former NFL linebacker became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star, playing nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the Rocky films.
Matt Luber, his manager, said Weathers died Thursday. His family issued a statement saying he died 'peacefully in his sleep.'
Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star, has died.
Football player turned actor also known for roles in ‘Predator’, ‘Happy Gilmore’, and ‘The Mandalorian’