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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 · Weathers was 76. The actor “died peacefully at home” on Thursday, Luber told CNN. No cause of death was available. “Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life ...
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Feb 2, 2024 · By Diana Dasrath and Antonio Planas. LOS ANGELES — Carl Weathers, the actor best known as Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies and more recently for his role in the hit "Star Wars" series "The...
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- Diana Dasrath,Antonio Planas
Weathers died at his home in Los Angeles on February 2, 2024, at age 76, from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Weathers' body was cremated . [39] He is survived by his longtime partner Christine Kludjian, his two sons, Jason and Matthew, and his grandchildren.
Feb 11, 2024 · The actor, known for Rocky and The Mandalorian, passed away at 76 in his sleep. He had been battling atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease for years, according to his death certificate obtained by The Blast.
Feb 2, 2024 · The statement did not give a cause or say where he died. Mr. Weathers had a long and varied acting career that took him far beyond the boxing ring. He displayed his range over some 80 film...
Feb 2, 2024 · He was 76. Weathers “died peacefully in his home” on Thursday, his manager Matt Luber confirmed Friday to The Times. A cause of death was not revealed. For the record: 7:07 a.m. Feb. 3, 2024...
