Apollo creed (Carl Weathers) has passed

[ilikegunspdx]

I didn't realize he was that old. He was in Mandolorian and didn't seem that old.
I liked him in happy Gilmore. Can't think of other films off the top of my head but he was in a lot as I recall.

Carl Weathers dead: ‘Rocky’s’ Apollo Creed and ‘Predator’ star was 76

Carl Weathers, who was best known for playing Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies has died. He was 76. “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers,” his family said in a s…

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[ilikegunspdx]

I think he was in that navaronne movie with Harrison ford now that I think about it.

 

[Member 45541]

I think he was in that navaronne movie with Harrison ford now that I think about it.

Yes, also the first Predator movie. He was in quite a few movies throughout his career. Pretty good actor I thought.

 

[ilikegunspdx]

Wow I didn't know he played for the Oakland Raiders in the 70's.

Former Raiders linebacker Carl Weathers, who played Apollo Creed in four Rocky films, dies at 76

Carl Weathers, an NFL linebacker who went on to stardom in Hollywood as the legendary Apollo Creed, has died.

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[Alexx1401]

Always enjoyed his acting, may he rest well, too young to be gone.

 

[fishfearme]

RIP brother. He never threw in the towel

 

[stag1500]

That was really sad news. He had some really great performances.