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BumRushDaShow

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Fri Feb 2, 2024, 04:50 PM Feb 2024

Carl Weathers, Apollo Creed from 'Rocky' and 'Mandalorian' star, dies at 76 [View all]

Source: NBC News

Feb. 2, 2024, 3:04 PM EST / Updated Feb. 2, 2024, 3:43 PM EST


LOS ANGELES - Carl Weathers, the actor best known as Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies and more recently for his role in the hit "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian," died Thursday in his sleep, according to his family.

He was 76.

“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers,” according to the family statement. “Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life."

"Through his contributions to film, television, the arts and sports, he has left an indelible mark and is recognized worldwide and across generations," his family said. "He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, partner, and friend.”

Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/obituaries/carl-weathers-apollo-creed-rocky-mandalorian-star-dies-76-rcna137031



Heard this on the radio! I still haven't had chance to see "The Mandolorian" (despite being a SW fan... lol). R.I.P.
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He was great in Predator!!! wolfie001 Feb 2024 #1
Everyone in that movie was great. Archae Feb 2024 #2
He did a really funny skit on SNL about being in Predator. iscooterliberally Feb 2024 #16
Sad. He was an excellent actor. Owl Feb 2024 #3
Treat yourself. Binge-watch "The Mandalorian" as soon as you can. Aristus Feb 2024 #4
I think my issue... having been an "original" Star Wars fan BumRushDaShow Feb 2024 #5
Please watch it ybbor Feb 2024 #6
I have it on my watch list (I do have Disney+) BumRushDaShow Feb 2024 #7
Right there with ya. Aristus Feb 2024 #9
I'm still floored at the recreation of a Peter Cushing "clone" to play Moff Tarkin BumRushDaShow Feb 2024 #11
Highly recommend Andor, too, if you haven't seen it happybird Feb 2024 #12
Agreed. "Andor" is a whole other level of Star Wars storytelling. Aristus Feb 2024 #13
Exactly. happybird Feb 2024 #14
Exactly. TBOBF was a wonderful story, and a great way to flesh out a previously marginal character. Aristus Feb 2024 #15
We're all SW characters, really. We just haven't "fleshed out" yet. jaxexpat Feb 2024 #19
"Boba Fett has his Road to Damascus moment in the Sarlaac, escapes" BumRushDaShow Feb 2024 #20
Yes! happybird Feb 2024 #21
A great actor! Mysterian Feb 2024 #8
Aw, man happybird Feb 2024 #10
Damn. Hotler Feb 2024 #17
RIP MustLoveBeagles Feb 2024 #18
That's so sad Polybius Feb 2024 #22
I'll always remember him from Arrested Development. Initech Feb 2024 #23
this AllaN01Bear Feb 2024 #24
Hey, DUers. Let's mourn the man, not the characters he played on screen. Cyrano Feb 2024 #25
Acting career, masters degree, not to mention that 1970 Raiders team had some real characters. dameatball Feb 2024 #26
Very sad. I really liked him. samsingh Feb 2024 #27
Greef Karga Scene Disney+ [2014] THE MANDALORIAN GREAT ACTOR YoshidaYui Feb 2024 #28
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