News of the actor’s death came on the afternoon of February 2 Carl Weathers, Known in the film industry for his participation in films such as ‘Rocky’, ‘Predator’ and ‘The Mandalorian’.
The news was also confirmed by Deadline and Variety media. “He died peacefully in his sleep.”
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International media accessed the family’s statement, which included the following message:
“Carl was an extraordinary person who lived an extraordinary life. With his contributions to film, television, the arts and sports, It has left an indelible and recognizable mark throughout the world and across generations. “He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, partner and friend.”
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Carl Weathers was born on January 14, 1948. He rose to prominence as an actor, film director, and American football player in New Orleans, Louisiana, in the United States and throughout his life.
It is known that in his childhood A private school, St. Won an athletic scholarship to St. Augustine High Schooland became a consummate athlete, participating in numerous sports and excelling in the following areas: boxing, football, gymnastics, judo, football and wrestlingAccording to the ‘Raider Maven’ portal.
Weathers played college football at San Diego State University in his youth and signed with the Oakland Raiders after he was not considered for the 1970 NFL Draft. In 1971, he signed with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League and played with them until 1973. He attended San Francisco State University and earned a bachelor’s degree in theater.
Weathers retired from football in 1974 and began his acting career.Because while he was an athlete, he had already stepped into the world of entertainment and played extra roles.
The actor portrayed boxer ‘Apollo Creed’ together Sylvester Stallone He has appeared in Rocky films since 1976. They later starred together. Arnold Schwarzenegger The movie ‘Predator’.
Weathers also voiced ‘Combat Carl’ in the 2019 Oscar-winning film ‘Toy Story 4’ and reappeared in 2023’s ‘Toy Story Horror’.
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He later co-starred as Derick ‘Chubbs’ Peterson. Adam Sandler In Happy Gilmore, he plays the lead character’s golf coach.
He recently appeared in nine episodes of the Disney+ series. Star Wars The Mandalorian Throughout its three seasons, he portrays Greef Karga, head of the Bounty Hunters Guild.
His followers sent farewell messages to the actor on social media: “I will never forget Carl Weathers with his performance as Apollo Creed in the movie Rocky, it was a historical event that will always remain in our memories”, “We will remember many things about Carl Weathers”, but he left us probably the most iconic greeting in cinema .”
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