He manager and family and Carl Weathers They confirmed the news. “He will be recognized throughout the world with the passing of generations. He was a very dear brother, father, grandfather, companion and friend,” they declared.
The world of cinema mourns the loss of a legend. Carl Weathersremembered for his iconic role as Apollo Creed in the first four installments of the saga Rockyand prominent actor in major productions such as Predator, The Mandalorian, Happy Gilmoreas well as in numerous other films and television shows, died Thursday at age 76, his family announced.
Matt Luber, Weathers’ representative, has confirmed the tragic news to the magazine Varietywhile CNN It stated that Weathers “passed away peacefully at home,” without mentioning the cause of his death. The family also issued a statement revealing that the actor passed away “peacefully in his sleep.” Weathers, a former NFL player, had just celebrated his birthday on January 14.
“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers“His family said in a statement. “He died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, February 1, 2024… Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life. Through his contributions to film, television, the arts and sports, he left an indelible mark and is recognized around the world and across generations. He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, companion and friend.”
Schwarzenegger, Stallone and the world mourns the death of Carl Weathers
He Hollywood Screen Actors Guild expressed his regret at the death of Carl Weathers and highlighted the extensive list of film titles he worked on. “Weathers was a dedicated and passionate performer whose career spanned five decades. Our condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace,” they shared on their social networks.
Arnold SchwarzeneggerWeathers’ co-star in Predatorexpressed in Instagram that the film simply couldn’t have been made without him. He added that the filming experience was unmatched thanks to Weathers’ presence. “Every minute with him — on set and off — was pure joy,” she added. “He was the kind of friend who pushed you to do your best just to live up to him.”
Adam Sandler shared a touching message in tribute to Weathers, describing him as “a truly great man.” He highlighted his qualities as an exceptional father, talented actor and outstanding athlete. “Being with him was always a lot of fun (…) My wife and I had the best times with him every time we saw him.”
Sylvester Stallone He expressed sadness at the loss of Weathers, whom he described as “an essential part” of his life and success. In a video shared on Instagramstated that he would never have achieved what they achieved with Rocky without Weathers’ contribution. “He was absolutely brilliant: his voice, his size, his power, his athleticism. But most importantly, his heart, his soul.”
“Words fail me,” he said. Peter Pascal upon hearing the news of the death of Weathers, his co-star in the series The Mandalorian. She shared this sentiment through a message on Instagram accompanied by a photograph of the actor and a broken heart emoji.
Who was Carl Weathers?
Carl Weathers was an actor born on January 14, 1948 in New Orleans, whose impressive career spanned more than 50 years on screen. His film legacy included more than 75 films and television shows. He stood out by participating in nine episodes of the series Disney+, The Mandalorianover three seasons, and lent his distinctive voice to Combat Carl in Toy Story 4. Among his most notable credits is his participation alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger in the film Predator in 1987.
He is best known for playing Apollo Creedthe world heavyweight champion who gave Philadelphia boxer Rocky Balboa, played by Sylvester Stallone, a title shot in Rocky in 1976. Weathers reprized the role in the 1979 sequel, which featured a rematch with Balboa, and in Rocky III in 1982, where he faced Clubber Lang (Mr. T). Creed’s last film in the franchise was Rocky IV in 1984, where he was killed in the ring by Russian heavyweight Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren).
The small screen was the favorite terrain of Carl Weathers at the beginning of his career, being a guest on series such as S.W.A.T. y Starsky and Hutch In addition, Weathers excelled in football during his time at San Diego State University, where he majored in theater. He even played the 1970 season in the NFL professional league with the Oakland Raiders.
Carl Weathers en ‘Rocky IV’ (1985).Fuente: Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jesse Ventura, y Carl Weathers in ‘Predator’ (1987).Fuente: 20th Century Fox
Carl Weathers in ‘The Mandalorian’ (2019).Source: Disney+