Carl Weathers, who starred as Apollo Creed in the first four 바카라Rocky바카라 films and appeared in 바카라Predator,바카라 바카라The Mandalorian,바카라 바카라Happy Gilmore,바카라 바카라Action Jackson,바카라 바카라Arrested Development바카라 and dozens of other films and TV shows, passed away on Thursday, February 1. He was 76.
In a statement as per Deadline, his family announced on Friday, 바카라We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers,바카라 adding, 바카라He died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, February 1 바카라Š 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.바카라
Born in New Orleans on January 14, 1948, Weathers commenced his journey by playing football at San Diego State University, where he pursued theatre acting. Then, the rest is history. Over his remarkable 50-year acting career, Weathers graced the screens in over 75 films and TV shows.
Having also featured alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 1987 film 바카라Predator,바카라 Weathers recently made an appearance on the small screen in the 바카라Star Wars바카라 spin-off series 바카라The Mandalorian,바카라 for which he bagged an Emmy nomination. He was also known for his roles in 바카라Close Encounters of the Third Kind,바카라 바카라Eight Crazy Nights,바카라 바카라Little Nicky바카라 and the 바카라Toy Story바카라 franchise.
However, his most iconic role remains that of the jingoistic heavyweight champion Apollo Creed. The 1976 film 바카라Rocky,바카라 followed by several sequels, provided an intense and close look at the world of championship boxing. Weathers revisited the character of Apollo Creed in 바카라Rocky II바카라 in 1979, 바카라Rocky III바카라 in 1982, and 바카라Rocky IV바카라 in 1985.
바카라Predator바카라 star Arnold Schwarzenegger dubbed him a 바카라legend.바카라 바카라An extraordinary athlete, a fantastic actor, and a great person. We couldn바카라t have made Predator without him. And we certainly wouldn바카라t have had such a wonderful time making it. Every minute with him - on set and off - was pure joy. He was the type of friend who pushes you to be your best just to keep up with him. I바카라ll miss him, and my thoughts are with his family.바카라
Fellow 바카라Predator바카라 actor and former Minnesota governor Jesse Ventura said the world had lost 바카라an icon.바카라
Adam Sandler, who starred with him in the comedy film, 바카라Happy Gilmore,바카라 posted photographs of the two together, and called him a 바카라great man,바카라 adding, 바카라Great dad. Great actor. Great athlete. So much fun to be around always. Smart as hell. Loyal as hell. Funny as hell. Loved his sons more than anything. What a guy!! Everyone loved him. My wife and I had the best times with him every time we saw him. Love to his entire family and Carl will always be known as a true legend.바카라
However, his family has not disclosed the cause of death.
