Rocky and Predator actor Carl Weathers dies at 76

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Rocky and Predator actor Carl Weathers dies at 76


The Mandalorian star Carl Weathers has passed away

Carl Weathers, best known for his roles in Rocky and Predator, has died at the age of 76.

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A great man is dead.

The actor debuted in the role of boxer Apollo Creed in Sylvester Stallone’s hit franchise Rocky. Although Creed started out as the main character’s rival, he later became a great ally. After passing through the famous saga, Weather participated in various franchises and large projects. In fact, the actor was part of the Star Wars family by giving life to Griff Karga in The Mandalorian. Arnold Schwarzenegger, not to mention another of his most famous roles, Colonel Al Dillon, the key character in Predator.

Deadline was the media that broke the sad news that Weathers had passed away at the age of 76. The star’s family did not disclose the cause of death. However, they provided a few words in the description.

“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers. He died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, February 1, 2024… Carl was an extraordinary man who lived an extraordinary life. His contributions to film, television, the arts and sports left an indelible mark on the world and across generations. He He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, partner and friend.

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After hearing the news, various celebrities shared their thoughts on the matter.

The Mandalorian’s main character, Pedro Pascal, collects a broken heart from which words fall.

Arnold Schwarzenegger expressed his thoughts in the following words: “Carl Weirs will always be a legend. An extraordinary athlete, a great actor and a great person. We couldn’t have done Predator without him. And we certainly wouldn’t have had as much fun doing it. Every minute with him, on and off, was pure joy. He was the kind of friend who pushed you to do your best just to keep up with him. “I will miss him and my thoughts are with his family.”

Sylvester Stallone posted a video message on Instagram.

Actress Ming-Na Wen tweeted a message from her co-star Carl Weathers on The Mandalorian: “A toast at 37,000 feet to my dear friend Carl Weathers. Thank you for your talent, kindness, great laugh and wisdom. You were a fast friend to me and many others. My heart is broken. Thoughts and prayers for your loved ones.

Adam Sandler left Carl Weathers a message on Twitter: “A truly great man. A great father. A great actor. A great athlete. Always fun to be around. Smart as hell. Loyal as hell. so funny. He loved his children more than anything. What a boy!! Everyone loved him. My husband and I had a great time with him every time we saw him. Love to all his family and Carl will always be known as a true legend.



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