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“Through his contributions to film, television, art and sports, he has left an indelible mark and is recognized worldwide and across generations,” the statement continued.
Weathers also starred with Arnold Schwarzenegger in the film “Predator” and was recently seen in the Star Wars series “The Mandalorian” – for which he also won an Emmy television award. In total, the actor, who was born in New Orleans in 1948, appeared in more than 75 films and television series during his career.