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© Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.Carl Weathers, linebacker-turned-actor who starred in 'Rocky' movies, dies at 76
By MARK KENNEDY NEW YORK©2024 GPlusMedia Inc.
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starpunk
Another great entertainment hero, gone. It's a major bummer. Carl was cool. RIP dude.
Ricky Kaminski13
Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. RIP Apollo Creed! The movies that shaped the will of a generation!
smithinjapan
RIP, Mr. Weathers, and thank you for all that you did. You shall live on in all you've starred in and the minds of those who experienced it.
Arrrgh-Type
As far as anyone was aware publicly, he was in excellent health so this comes as a shock. A rare combination of athleticism and genuine theatrical skill.
His portrayal of Apollo in particular will leave a tremendous legacy. If you haven't seen the revised cut of Rocky IV, it features a few extra/extended scenes of Weathers as Apollo in a more complex role. Worth checking out.
asdfgtr
@JJE,
Correctamundo comrade!
JJE
Happy Gilmore!
bass4funk
Great man, classic actor, a real gentleman. Thank you so much
RIP
HopeSpringsEternal
Thanks Apollo/Carl W for the great memories and RIP!
JJE
Shout out to Brent, Red for Happy Gilmore, Predator and more. Apollo Creed!
Redtail Swift
This guy was great! It's a deep loss for anyone who grew up with him. Rocky, Predator, Happy Gilmore, Mandalorian, and many many more.
David Brent
God damn alligator bit off his hand!