American Actor And Director Carl Weathers Dies at 76

American actor and director Carl Weathers, who became well-known for portraying the energetic and dynamic boxer Apollo Creed in ‘Rocky,’ passed away on Thursday from an unknown illness. The 76-year-old actor also starred in Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore and Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Predator. The former athlete-turned-actor played humour and action roles in shows like Arrested Development and The Mandalorian, where he starred in all three seasons of the popular Disney+ series.

Carl Weathers’ manager confirmed the news and said, “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers. He died peacefully in his sleep,” on Friday. The statement said he had passed away peacefully on Thursday night while sleeping, without giving a cause of death. “He died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, February 1st, 2024.

… Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life. Through his contributions to film, television, the arts and sports, he has left an indelible mark and is recognized worldwide and across generations. He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, partner and friend,” as per Deadline.