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  1. Jun 16, 2024 · NEW YORK - Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star, playing nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies, facing off against Arnold Schwarzenegger in “Predator” and teaching golf in “Happy Gilmore,” has died. He was 76.

  2. 4 days ago · Four months following Carl Weathers’ passing, the stars of The Mandalorian gathered for a heartfelt Celebration of Life hosted by the Directors Guild. Weathers, known for his role as Greef Karga in the Star Wars series, and his direction of episodes like “Chapter 12: The Siege” and “Chapter 20: The Foundling,” was honored with touching tributes from co-stars Pedro Pascal, Ming-Na Wen ...

  3. 5 days ago · The Directors Guild held a Celebration of Life for Weathers on June 23rd, which was attended by several members of The Mandalorian's cast and crew.It took place a day ahead of the fundraising golf tournament that has since been renamed in Weathers' honor to the Directors Guild Foundation Carl Weathers Memorial Golf Tournament, and was attended by cast members such as Katee Sackhoff, Ming-Na ...

  4. Jun 12, 2024 · Weathers, a director and actor best known for starring as Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” franchise, died in February from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. “We are deeply saddened to...

  5. Jun 15, 2024 · After retiring from the NFL in 1974, Carl Weathers turned to acting, with his breakthrough role coming in 1976 when he played Apollo Creed in "Rocky," returning to the character in the next...

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  6. Jun 20, 2024 · Carl Weathers, best known for his iconic role as Apollo Creed in the Rocky film series and his appearances on The Mandalorian, died on Feb. 1.

  7. Jun 9, 2024 · Actor: Actor, NFL linebacker, and director, Carl Weathers had a long and successful career before he passed away on February 2, 2024, at the age of 76 from atherosclerosis.