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Carl Weathers, the former NFL linebacker-turned-actor who starred as Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" films, Chubbs Peterson in "Happy Gilmore," and "The Mandalorian," has died.
AP -- Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star, has died.
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Carl Weathers, the actor and former football player known for playing Apollo Creed in the 'Rocky' movies and Greef Karga on 'The Mandalorian,' has died at 76.
Football player turned actor also known for roles in ‘Predator’, ‘Happy Gilmore’, and ‘The Mandalorian’
The Arrested Development writers had an idea for bringing Carl Weathers into the beloved comedy show, but Weathers' own idea for his character was even better.