{"id":3762,"date":"2024-02-05T14:24:13","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T14:24:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/foreverinourhearts\/?p=3762"},"modified":"2024-02-05T14:27:23","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T14:27:23","slug":"remembering-the-life-of-rocky-and-predator-star-carl-weathers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/foreverinourhearts\/2024\/02\/remembering-the-life-of-rocky-and-predator-star-carl-weathers.html","title":{"rendered":"Remembering the Life of ‘Rocky’ and ‘Predator’ Star Carl Weathers"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u201cRocky\u201d actor Carl Weathers has died at 76 years old, according to a statement from his family. His family said in the statement, \u201cWe are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers. He died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024. Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life. Through his contributions to film, television, the arts and sports, he has left an indelible mark and is recognized worldwide and across generations. He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, partner, and friend.\u201d<\/p>\n

Weathers played Apollo Creed in the first four films in the \u201cRocky\u201d series. He also starred opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger in \u201cPredator\u201d and Adam Sandler in \u201cHappy Gilmore.\u201d Weathers was nominated for an Emmy in 2021 for his performance in the Disney+ Star Wars television series \u201cThe Mandalorian.\u201d Weathers made his first appearance as the cocky, undisputed heavyweight world champion in 1976\u2019s \u201cRocky,\u201d starring\u00a0Sylvester Stallone.\u00a0\u00a0The actor reprised his role as Creed in 1979\u2019s \u201cRocky II,\u201d 1982\u2019s \u201cRocky III\u201d and 1985\u2019s \u201cRocky IV.\u201d<\/p>\n

In the franchise\u2019s fourth film, Creed memorably died in the ring during a fight against Soviet Union champion Ivan Drago, played by Dolph Lundgren. After Creed\u2019s death, his son Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) would lead his boxing trilogy starting in 2015.\u00a0 Stallone shared an emotional tribute to Weathers on Instagram. The three-time Academy Award nominee shared a video with the caption, \u201cWe lost a legend yesterday. My life was forever changed for the better the day I met Carl Weathers. Rest in power and keep punching.\u201d<\/p>\n

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