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Carl Weathers (January 14, 1948 – February 2, 2024) was an American actor, director and a linebacker in the NFL and CFL. His roles included boxer Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky films (1976–1985), Colonel Al Dillon in Predator (1987), Chubbs Peterson in Happy Gilmore (1996), and Combat Carl in the Toy Story franchise.
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Feb 3, 2024 · NEW YORK (AP) — 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 teaching golf in “Happy Gilmore,” has died. He was 76.
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Feb 2, 2024 · Carl Weathers, NFL linebacker-turned-actor who starred in 'Rocky' and 'Predator' movies, dies at 76. Published: Feb 02, 2024 at 03:07 PM. Associated Press. Carl Weathers, a former NFL...
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- January 14, 1948
Feb 3, 2024 · Andrew Battifarano. Published Feb. 2, 2024, 8:44 p.m. ET. Carl Weathers’ death was felt throughout the world, and that included the football community. Weathers, 76, died in his sleep...
- Andrew Battifarano
Feb 6, 2024 · San Diego State University alumnus Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker turned Emmy-nominated actor who endeared himself to fans across multiple generations playing iconic roles in the "Rocky" movie franchise, "Happy Gilmore" and most recently "The Mandalorian," has died. Weathers was 76.
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Feb 3, 2024 · 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,...