US actor Carl Weathers dies at the age of 76

US actor Carl Weathers, known for his role as Apollo Creed in the Oscar-winning boxing epic “Rocky”, has died at the age of 76, according to US media reports. “We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Carl Weathers,” the website Deadline quoted the actor’s family as saying on Friday. “Carl was an extraordinary person who lived an extraordinary life.”

“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.