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Carl Weather’s death at age 76 left Hollywood and the general public stunned, leading to endless tributes from the likes of Adam Sandler and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Though he starred in many notable movies throughout his decades-long career, Weathers' most memorable role is arguably that of Apollo Creed in the Rocky movies (which we've ranked). As the cocky and intelligent boxer, he starred opposite Sylvester Stallone, who played the franchise's eponymous boxer. Stallone has paid tribute to his late collaborator and, most…

Sylvester Stallone is throwing open the archives, offering a glimpse into the heart and humor of his iconic partnership with the late Carl Weathers. The American actor and filmmaker who recently made his comeback on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, shared a never-before-heard story about Weathers' unforgettable Rocky audition, taking us back to the very beginnings of their on-screen rivalry. Stallone also revealed behind-the-scenes moments from the intense rehearsals for the climactic fight scene in Rocky 1.…

Sylvester Stallone shared one of his first memories of actor Carl Weathers, who starred in the iconic role as boxer Apollo Creed in the Rocky series. While on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in an episode aired Friday, Stallone, who co-starred in the franchise as Rocky Balboa, recalled the difficulty of finding someone who could play Creed. “I couldn’t fill that spot,” the actor told the host. “It required incredible athleticism, brains, spirit, talent, speed.” Weathers, a professional football player who…

When thinking about the ‘80s, there are three actors who immediately come to my mind-Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, and Carl Weathers. And while Schwarzenegger and Stallone are thankfully still alive and active, we recently lost the magnificent Carl Weathers.   As a movie fan, Carl Weathers’ death depresses me, but as a Black movie fan, it's especially upsetting. With Andre Braugher's death still fresh on my mind, Weathers’ death makes for yet another devastating loss.    But, the beauty of film and…

Apollo Creed from the Rocky movie Franchise, actor Carl Weathers passed away, and his family confirmed the news on February 2. In his 76 years of life, the incident took place on February 1st. His family gave a statement saying, “Carl Weathers Dead: ‘Rocky’ Star Dies at 76”. His family continued, “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.…

There’s no wrong reason to appreciate the work of Carl Weathers, the actor and former pro football player who passed away on Feb. 1, 2024, at the age of 76. Through a handful of choice roles, Weathers became a permanent mark on the pop culture landscape. He was killed on-screen by both of the greatest existential threats of the action movies from the ‘80s (really big Soviets, the Predator), gave the world one of comedy’s best celebrities-playing-themselves runs on Arrested Development, then brought the whole thing back…

Image: 20th Century FoxThis weekend, and the month of February, began on a down note with the news of Carl Weathers’ passing. The 76-year-old athlete-turned-actor has been in Hollywood for decades, and like the late Lance Reddick, has been one of those actors you’re glad to see pop up in things. Alex Winter on Innovative Horror Movies While perhaps best known as Apollo Creed in the Rocky movies or that lovable son of a bitch Dillon in the original Predator, Weathers had a wide range of roles throughout his career. His…

A Super Bowl ad starring Carl Weathers will be “adjusted” before the Big Game and following the death of the beloved Rocky actor. Weathers was set to appear alongside former NFL star Ron Gronkowski in the FanDuel sports betting app’s Super Bowl commercial, and the actor appeared in a short clip previewing the ad that appeared online in the days before his death. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IZ1hM8IUSA In light of Weathers’ death, FanDuel announced Saturday it would alter the “Kick of Destiny 2” ad,…

Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger paid heartfelt tribute to the late actor and his `Predator` co-star Carl Weathers. Taking to Instagram, Schwarzenegger shared a sting of throwback picture which he captioned, "Carl Weathers will always be a legend. An extraordinary athlete, a fantastic actor, and a great person." "We couldn`t have made Predator without him. And we certainly wouldn`t have had such a wonderful time making it. Every minute with him - on set and off - was pure joy. He was the type of friend who pushes…

Hollywood stars Dolph Lundgren and Michael B Jordan paid heartfelt tribute to the `Rocky` actor Carl Weathers. `Rocky IV` actor Dolph Lundgren shared a statement about co-starring with Weathers in the 1985 film. "I was saddened to hear the news this morning," said the actor, who played boxer Captain Ivan Drago. "Along with the world, I will miss Carl. He was a great actor, a terrific athlete and a good friend. I cherish many special memories of Carl, both professionally and personally. Like Apollo Creed, he had that…