Following the news that Rocky Star Carl Weathers has passed away at the age of 76, fans quickly took to social media to pay tribute to the acting legend.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), one of Weathers’ fans praised the late actor for his role as Apollo Creed in Rocky. “Apollo Creed was one of the best and coolest characters I’ve ever seen!” declared the fan. “There’s nothing better than the end of Rocky III’s training montage.”
Rest in peace Carl Weathers 🙏🏽
Apollo Creed was one of the best and coolest characters I’ve ever seen! There’s nothing better than the end of the Rocky III training montage 💪🏽 pic.twitter.com/ghZ59nahv8
— Christian (@caquino__) February 2, 2024
Another fan wrote in x, “Super Sky Point for Carl Weathers, the man who gave life to the great Apollo Creed. Can we talk about what this man brought to the first three films? So charismatic, such great performances. You wanted Rocky to screw him over, but you also secretly wanted to root for him. And finally, you did it.”
The fan went on to write that the Rocky The franchise couldn’t have achieved the same thing with a different actor in the role of Apollo Creed. “Today goodbye to the Count of Monte Fisto. This is the second time your death breaks my heart. Make sure San Pedro still has the Tiger’s Eye when you arrive, boss.
Carl Weathers passed away in his sleep on Thursday, February 1. The actor was best known for his Rocky role and Happy Gilmore, Predator and jackson action. It also appeared on Disney+. Star Wars series, He mandalorian.
Over the course of his acting career, Weathers received five award nominations and won 1. He was named the winner of Best Male Vocal Performance in a TV/Direct-to-DVD Special Title or Short Film at the DVD/Special Voice Acting Award. BTV 2014. He won the award for his role as Combat Carl in Horror Toy Story. He reprized the role in Toy story 4.
RIP Carl Weathers (1948-2024) pic.twitter.com/ew80aHvQI0
– The film stage 📽 (@TheFilmStage) February 2, 2024
Carl Weathers’ family describes him as an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life
In announcing his death, Carl Weathers’ family praised the late actor not only for his incredible acting career but also for being a great person.
“Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life,” Weathers’ family said. “Through his contributions to film, television, the arts and sports, he has left an indelible mark and is recognized around the world and from generation to generation.”
Carl Weathers’ family added that he was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, partner and friend. Through his marriage to his first wife Mary Ann Castle, Weathers had two children. He married two other women, Rhona Unsell and Jennifer Peterson. He and Peterson split in 2009.
Before starring Rocky, Weathers was an NFL linebacker from 1971 to 1974.
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