"Remembering Carl Weathers: From 'Rocky' Star to 'The Mandalorian' Actor"
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Carl Weathers, former NFL linebacker turned Hollywood actor known for his role as Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" movies, has died at 76. He also starred in "Predator," "Happy Gilmore," and the Disney+ hit "The Mandalorian." Weathers, who grew up in New Orleans, started performing in plays in grade school and later played college football at San Diego State University before joining the NFL. He is survived by two sons.
- Carl Weathers, linebacker-turned-actor who starred in 'Rocky' movies and 'The Mandalorian,' dies The Associated Press
- Carl Weathers, Actor from Rocky, Predator and Mandalorian, Dead at 76: 'An Exceptional Human Being' PEOPLE
- Carl Weathers, 'Rocky's' Apollo Creed and 'Mandalorian' Actor, Dies at 76 Yahoo Entertainment
- Carl Weathers Dies: ‘Rocky’ & ‘Predator’ Star Who Appeared In ‘Happy Gilmore’, ‘The Mandalorian’ & More Was 76 Deadline
- 'Rocky' star Carl Weathers dead at 76 Fox News
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