Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for DisneyCarl Weathers, the actor known for playing boxer Apollo Creed in the Rocky films, has died, his manager said Friday. He was 76.
"We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers," his manager, Matt Luber, said in a statement, adding that the actor died peacefully in his sleep.
"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."
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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Carl Weathers, the actor known for playing boxer Apollo Creed in the Rocky films, has died, his manager said Friday. He was 76. "We are deeply saddened to annou
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Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for DisneyCarl Weathers, the actor known for playing boxer Apollo Creed in the Rocky films, has died, his manager said Friday. He was 76. "We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers," his manager, Matt Lub.