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Carl Weathers (1948-2024) was known for his roles in Rocky, Predator, Happy Gilmore and The Mandalorian. He also played college and professional football for the San Diego State Aztecs and the Oakland Raiders and BC Lions.
Carl Weathers. Actor: Predator. Carl Weathers was born on January 14, 1948, in New Orleans, Louisiana. A famous and successful football star at San Diego State, he played with the Oakland Raiders and retired from the sport in 1974, in order to give full attention to his goal: to be a real actor.
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- New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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Feb 10, 2024 · Weathers, beloved for his role as Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” franchise, died as a result of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to his death certificate obtained by The Blast.
Feb 3, 2024 · Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star has died at 76. Weathers played nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies, faced off against Arnold Schwarzenegger in “Predator” and taught golf in “Happy Gilmore.”
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Feb 2, 2024 · Carl Weathers, who came to fame as Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies and proceeded to appear in dozens of movies and TV shows from “Predator” to “The Mandalorian,” has died, according ...
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Feb 2, 2024 · Carl Weathers, who starred as Apollo Creed in the first four “Rocky” films opposite Sylvester Stallone, died Thursday, his manager Matt Luber confirmed to Variety. He was 76.
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Feb 3, 2024 · The actor who played Apollo Creed in four "Rocky" movies and Dillon in "Predator" passed away at 76. Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger shared their memories and condolences on Instagram.