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Hollywood star Adam Sandler paid heartfelt tribute to his `Happy Gilmore` co-star Carl Weathers. Taking to X, Sandler shared a string of pictures and wrote, "A true great man. Great dad. Great actor. Great athlete. So much fun to be around always. Smart as hell. Loyal as hell. Funny as hell. Loved his sons more than anything. What a guy!! Everyone loved him. My wife and I had the best times with him every time we saw him. Love to his entire family and Carl will always be known as a true legend." A true great man.…

Actor Sylvester Stallone paid tribute to his long-time friend and `Rocky` co-star Carl Weathers, who died on Thursday at the age of 76. Weathers was known for playing boxer Apollo Creed in the first four `Rocky` films, according to Variety. He took to Instagram to share a video on his lifelong collaboration with Weathers, which began with the `Rocky` series and continued for decades. The actor delivered the statement while standing in front of a painting of their characters, Rocky Balboa and Apollo Creed facing off in…

By Mark Kennedy | Associated Press NEW YORK — 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. Matt Luber, his manager, said Weathers died Thursday. His family issued a statement saying he died “peacefully in his sleep.” Weathers was as comfortable flexing his muscles on the big screen in “Action Jackson”…

Hollywood actor Carl Weathers, known for his role in `Rocky` opposite Sylvester Stallone passed away at the age of 76, Deadline, a US-based media outlet reported.He died on Thursday, his family announced in a statement. "We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers," his family said in a statement. "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,…

American actor Carl Weathers died at the age of 76 on Thursday, February 1. Weathers' family confirmed the news of his death in a statement, saying he “died peacefully in his sleep.” His death left fans of the Rocky franchise devastated as Weathers was most famous for his role as Apollo Creed. Following the news of Weathers' death, Sylvester Stallone, who starred alongside him in Rocky films, paid a touching tribute to his co-star. Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa and Carl Weathers as Apollo Creed in a still…

Carl Weathers, aka Apollo Creed, From Rocky Franchise, Passes Away At 76 (Photo Credit – wikimedia) Sylvester Stallone’s co-star Carl Weathers, known for playing Apollo Creed in the ‘Rocky Franchise,’ passed away, and his family broke the news on Friday. He was 76 years old. Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger took to their social media accounts to pay tribute to their beloved colleague. Carl’s family issued a statement breaking the tragic news of his demise. Scroll below to know the deets. Besides…

Renowned American actor, director, and former American football linebacker, Carl Weathers, has passed away at the age of 76. The beloved star, recognized for iconic roles in films like Rocky and Predator, "peacefully passed away in his sleep," according to a statement from his family. Weathers also gained recognition for his recent role as Greef Karga in the Star Wars series, The Mandalorian, earning him an Emmy nomination. Fans mourn the loss of this talented actor. Carl Weathers dead at 76(Getty Images for…

We’ve lost another Hollywood legend in Carl Weathers. As announced on Friday, the beloved Rocky and The Mandalorian star died on Thursday, reportedly “peacefully in his sleep” after living 76 years. Following the news being made public, a host of Weathers’ famous co-stars from his career took to social media to share tributes about the late actor. First up, Carl Weathers’ Happy Gilmore co-star Adam Sandler wrote a sweet message on X following the pair sharing the screen for the hilarious 1996 comedy. Here’s what he said:…

Actor Carl Weathers’ resume means a lot of different things to his fans. Some know him as Rocky’s Apollo Creed, while others are more familiar with him as The Mandalorian’s Greef Carga. From television hits to some of the best action movies ever, Carl had a way with wowing audiences; a fact that we honor today, in the wake of his death at the age of 76.Deadline reported the passing of the veteran character actor, whose roles in the Rocky franchise, as well as other films like Happy Gilmore and series like Disney+’s Star…

Carl Weathers, the actor whose credits include Rocky and Predator, has died at 76.His family released a statement through his agent to announce that he died “peacefully in his sleep” on 1 February.“Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life,” the statement continued. “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.”Weathers was…