Carl Weathers, the actor who was known for playing boxer Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” films, has died, his manager said. He was 76.
In addition to the “Rocky” films, Weathers had memorable roles in films including “Predator” and “Happy Gilmore.” He also appeared on TV in the crime drama “Street Justice” and on the sitcom “Arrested Development.” In 2021, he was nominated for an Emmy for his recurring role in the “Star Wars”-inspired streaming series “The Mandalorian.”
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Rip….salute u
RIP
memory carl
God bless him ❤
"There is no tomorrow!!"
🤲🏿🤲🏿🤲🏿🤲🏿🤲🏿
Rest In God's Arms Mr.Weathers😢
RIP 😢💔🙏🏾 , I've seen All of his movies , I even have this Classic when he was a Boat hand working with a Scientist , Studying this huge Sea Turtle that would change it's eyes and it had a carved tattoo the same as the beautiful Connie Selleck , I never forgot that film then eventually found it on Ebay ( it was worth the price to me ! ) as a kid , I didn't even know it was Carl Weathers until I took it home and watched it .
Very sad to hear this shocking news .
Rest in Peace .
Peace be with you
RIP 🙏
RIP Carl Weathers
RIP Carl/Apollo. You will be missed!
Action Jackson! and Predator
Oh my , how sad . I grew up watching this great man . RIP Sir . And thank you .❤
Thank you for sharing your life and talents with us. We will miss you. RIP❤
1976? Can't be correct…can it???
Rocky IV – one of my top 10 movies of all time
Seemed like a real classy guy off screen. Fantastic actor. Enjoy the ring in the sky, Carl.
Carl Weathers man , what a legend
RIP carl