Carl Weathers "Apollo Creed" won't be down for breakfast

[PlymCrazy]

Carl Weathers, the actor known for roles in Rocky, Predator and The Mandalorian, has died. He was 76.

His family said in a statement Friday, according to Deadline and Variety, that Weathers "died peacefully in his sleep" on Thursday, Feb. 1.
"We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers," said the family, adding, "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."

Weathers, a former NFL linebacker, starred as boxer Apollo Creed opposite Sylvester Stallone in the Rocky films, starting with the 1976 original.
He costarred with Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1987's Predator, and he most recently starred as Greef Karga on the Star Wars series The Mandalorian, which earned him an Emmy nomination.

Carl Weathers, Actor from Rocky, Predator and Mandalorian, Dead at 76: 'An Exceptional Human Being'

 

[Don Frelier]

RIP

I loved his characters.
He was awesome

 

[kiwigtx]

R.I.P.

 

[Chargerjase]

RIP Apollo Creed.

 

[Kern Dog]

Wow...I'm watching Rocky 4 right now and the tall Russian just beat him in the ring.
That really is weird.

 

[Cheapsunglasses]

RIP, thanks for entertainment Apollo

 

[f569]

YO! Apollo ...... R.I.P.
I thought he played every role I saw him in very well.

 

[Charger72]

Just saw him in the FanDuel commercial.

 

[66 Sat]

No way! 76 is fairly young as he was in good shape. Great actor and athlete.

 

[GetX'd]

Wow! I’m shocked! Any idea of what was wrong? Thx for the memories - RIP Apollo…

 

[Budnicks]

RIP Carl Weathers,
former NFL player
(Oakland Raiders' Linebacker #49 in 1970-71 (?) Just Win Baby)
& he always seemed like the guy that aged well,
in great shape, good man/family man, athlete & actor

sad days, my deepest heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family & friends
1 of the few Hollyweirdos, I actually liked

 

[beanhead]

Wow....RIP, Action Jackson!
Of course, he'd already died twice to me...once as Dillon and again as Chubbs Peterson.

 

[w.Hudson]

Actor Carl Weathers, who played Apollo Creed in 'Rocky' movies, dies at age 76


Carl Weathers RIP

Godspeed

 

[Budnicks]

too late already a thread

But out of respect, I'll say RIP Carl again

 

[w.Hudson]

too late already a thread

But out of respect, I'll say RIP Carl again

DAMMIT BOY !

TREED !

 

[f569]

former NFL player (Oakland Raiders' #49 in 1970-71 Just Win Baby)

I was unaware! The Silver and Black were my team back in the day, a few years later than '70-'71 (I was a 6yo then).
Another cool thing to know about a celebrity who seemed to be one of the "good ones".

 

[DeltaV]

R.I.P.

 

[davek]

RIP

 

[QuickBpBp]

RIP enjoyed the movies he was in and YES 76 is gone too soon but at least he died in his sleep peacefully...

 

[68sprtsat383]

RIP