Carl Weathers, who starred in Rocky films and The Mandalorian, dead at 76
The actor played the cocky heavyweight boxing champion Apollo Creed next to Sylvester Stallone in 1976, a role that ‘put him on the map’.
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The actor played the cocky heavyweight boxing champion Apollo Creed next to Sylvester Stallone in 1976, a role that ‘put him on the map’.
Football player turned actor also known for roles in ‘Predator’, ‘Happy Gilmore’, and ‘The Mandalorian’
Sylvester Stallone shared a moving tribute video to his late 'Rocky' costar Carl Weathers, the actor who played Apollo Creed in the first four films in the series: 'Apollo, keep punching.'
Weathers, born on January 14, 1948, in New Orleans, left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry with a career spanning over 50 years. His family released a statement announcing his peaceful passing in his sleep on Thursday, February 1st, 2024. The statement, shared by Deadline, described Weathers as an “exceptional human being” who contributed significantly to film, television, the arts, and sports. - Newsx
Carl Weathers, who played Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" films and whose credits also included "Happy Gilmore" and "The Mandalorian," has died at the age of 76.