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Actor Carl Weathers, best known for playing Apollo Creed in ‘Rocky’ movies, has died

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Carl Weathers, who played Apollo Creed in the Rocky movies, has died aged 76. His family said he died ‘peacefully in his sleep’ on Thursday. Weathers was perhaps most closely associated with Creed, who made his first appearance as the cocky, undisputed heavyweight world champion in 1976’s Rocky, starring Sylvester Stallone.

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Carl Weathers, Apollo Creed from Rocky movies, dies aged 76

Carl Weathers, former NFL player turned Hollywood actor who starred in the Rocky movies, dies aged 76

3 months ago·United Kingdom
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Daily ExpressDaily Express

Rocky and Apollo Creed icon Carl Weathers suddenly dies leaving fans heartbroken

The iconic star of Rocky and Predator Carl Weathers has sadly died aged 76.

3 months ago·United Kingdom
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USA TodayUSA Today

Carl Weathers, 'Rocky' star who played Apollo Creed, dies at 76

NEW YORK (AP) — 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 h…

3 months ago·United States
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Carl Weathers, linebacker-turned-actor who starred in 'Rocky' movies and 'The Mandalorian,' dies

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, has died

3 months ago·United States
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Rocky star Carl Weathers dies aged 76 as tributes flood in for Apollo Creed actor

The actor was renowned for his role as Apollo Creed in the franchise

3 months ago·Liverpool, United Kingdom
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Carl Weathers, acclaimed actor who played boxer Apollo Creed in the Rocky franchise, dies aged 76

Hollywood actor Carl Weathers, best known for his role as Apollo Creed in the Rocky franchise, has passed away. The Sporting News looks back on the life and career of the iconic action star.

3 months ago
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