Rocky And The Mandalorian Actor Carl Weathers Is Dead At 76

Actor Carl Weathers’ resume means a lot of different things to his fans. Some know him as Rocky’s Apollo Creed, while others are more familiar with him as The Mandalorian’s Greef Carga. From television hits to some of the best action movies ever, Carl had a way with wowing audiences; a fact that we honor today, in the wake of his death at the age of 76.

Deadline reported the passing of the veteran character actor, whose roles in the Rocky franchise, as well as other films like Happy Gilmore and series like Disney+’s Star Wars expansion series engrained him in pop culture. But aside from the Sylvester Stallone series, some may know Carl Weathers best for his roles in the Arnold Schwarzenegger classic Predator, or in the Adam Sandler comedy Happy Gilmore.

Per an official statement from Carl Weathers’ family, here’s how his passing was announced to the world: 

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers. He died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, February 1st, 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.

With a resume that was as impressive as it was varied, Weathers has been in the public eye quite a bit as of late. In addition to The Mandalorian, Carl has been spotted in the ads teasing his appearance in FanDuel’s “Kick of Destiny II” campaign alongside Rob Gronkowski. Which makes the comedic ad included below all the more bittersweet: 

We here at CinemaBlend would like to share our deepest condolences with Carl Weathers’ family and friends, as they navigate this time of sorrow and remembrance.

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