Carl Weathers is still going to get his shine on Super Bowl Sunday. The actor, best known for his roles in sports films such as Apollo Creed in “Rocky” and Chubbs in “Happy Gilmore”, died earlier in the month from heart disease. Weathers was 76 years when he passed away at his residence in Florida. […]
Carl Weathers dies at 76: Raiders, Adam Sandler pay tribute to former NFL player, legendary ‘Rocky’ actor
Former NFL linebacker turned action star Carl Weathers died Thursday, eliciting tributes from across the football and film worlds. Weathers, who starred as Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies, died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Los Angeles, Calif., his family said in a statement. He was 76 years old. “Carl was an exceptional […]
Carl Weathers, acclaimed actor who played boxer Apollo Creed in the Rocky franchise, dies aged 76
Veteran American movie star Carl Weathers, best known for playing the bombastic heavyweight champion boxer Apollo Creed in the Rocky franchise, has died aged 76. His death was confirmed on Friday by his manager. “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers,” the statement read. “He died peacefully in his sleep on […]