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Posted on 02/02/2024 12:47:12 PM PST by ChicagoConservative27
Carl Weathers, who immortalized the role of Apollo Creed opposite Sylvester Stallone in Rocky and three of its sequels, has died. He was 76.
Weathers’ family announced that the actor died Tuesday. No cause of death was given.
“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers,” his family said in a statement sent to multiple news outlets.
“He died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, February 1st, 2024. … Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life. Through his contributions to film, television, the arts and sports, he has left an indelible mark and is recognized worldwide and across generations. He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, partner, and friend.”
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“I saw you beat that man like I never saw no man get beat before, and the man kept coming after you. Now we don’t need no man like that...”
Thanks for the memories. RIP
Ow. Kinda young. From my perspective, at least.
Don’t want one!
I thought his take off persona of Muhammed Ali as Apollo Creed was masterful. We’ll miss you Carl.
Ulp...same here!🤔 Way too young! RIP.
Weathers and Dolph Lundgren were both scheduled to appear at GalaxyCon in Richmond,VA next month. Sad. RIP.
He was a superb actor. The last I saw of him was as Greef Karga in The Mandalorian. As usual nobody could do it better.
Hahaha!!
An oldie but a goodie!
RIP Mr. Weathers. I liked him as Colonel Brewster on the short lived Vietnam War centric show “Tour of Duty (1987–1990).” It’s on the H&I Network every Sat. night from 8-10 ET. But the episodes with Carl Weathers aren’t scheduled to be back on for a few weeks.
Hmmm....he turned into Joe Frazier vs. Mr. T’s Muhammed Ali.
Action Jackson. RIP.
Predator was the only movie to feature two actual governors
RIP Chubbs!!!
What a good actor...Prayers to his family and RIP, Apollo.
One of favorite movies with him was Action Jackson which should have been franchise movie series. He was great in whatever he was in, and who could forget his role in Semi-Tough, Pyramid Power !
Feb. 3, 2023
At San Diego State, Carl Weathers talks about his journey from Aztec to Hollywood star
Here he is 10 months ago hiking with comedian Kevin Nealon.
Carl Weathers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_C-SJkww4sU
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