Carl Weathers, ‘Rocky’s’ Apollo Creed, ‘Predator’ and ‘Mandalorian’ Actor,Dies at 76

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

Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star, playing nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies, facing off against Arnold Schwarzenegger in “Predator” and appearance in “Happy Gilmore,”as well as many other movie roles. 

His family said in a statement Friday, according to news reports stated , that Weathers “died peacefully in his sleep” on Thursday, Feb. 1,2024.

May he Rest In Peace. 🙏🏽

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