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Carl Weathers Dead: ‘Rocky’ Star Dies at 76

Carl Weathers, who appeared in ‘Rocky,’ ‘Happy Gilmore’ and ‘The Mandalorian,’ died ‘peacefully’ on February 1, his family said in a statement.

View gallery Image Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez Carl Weathers, who was best known for playing Apollo Creed in the Rocky movies, has died at the age of 76. Through his contributions to film, television, the arts and sports, he has left an indelible mark and is recognized worldwide and across generations. He starred opposite Sylvester Stallone as the heavyweight champion Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky films, which were released between 1976 and 1985.

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