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]]>Weathers’ passing was confirmed in a statement by his family, which revealed he died peacefully in his sleep on February 1. The statement described him as an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life and left an indelible mark on the world through his contributions to film, television, the arts, and sports.
Weathers’ Rocky co-star Sylvester Stallone was one of the first people to pay homage to the actor on social media, and he described him as an integral part of his life and his success.
“He was absolutely brilliant – his voice, his size, his presence, his athletic ability, but, most importantly, his heart, his soul. It’s a horrible loss. He was magic. I was so fortunate to be part of his life. Apollo, keep punching,” said Stallone.
The role of Apollo Creed in the Rocky franchise put Weathers on the map, but his filmography also included movies Predator, Action Jackson, and Happy Gilmore, TV shows Street Justice and Chicago Justice, and a recent role in the hit Disney+ series The Mandalorian.
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]]>The post Hollywood Bids Farewell to “Rocky” & “The Mandalorian” Actor Carl Weathers appeared first on OMG Check It Out !.
]]>Weathers’ passing was confirmed in a statement by his family, which revealed he died peacefully in his sleep on February 1. The statement described him as an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life and left an indelible mark on the world through his contributions to film, television, the arts, and sports.
Weathers’ Rocky co-star Sylvester Stallone was one of the first people to pay homage to the actor on social media, and he described him as an integral part of his life and his success.
“He was absolutely brilliant – his voice, his size, his presence, his athletic ability, but, most importantly, his heart, his soul. It’s a horrible loss. He was magic. I was so fortunate to be part of his life. Apollo, keep punching,” said Stallone.
The role of Apollo Creed in the Rocky franchise put Weathers on the map, but his filmography also included movies Predator, Action Jackson, and Happy Gilmore, TV shows Street Justice and Chicago Justice, and a recent role in the hit Disney+ series The Mandalorian.
The post Hollywood Bids Farewell to “Rocky” & “The Mandalorian” Actor Carl Weathers appeared first on OMG Check It Out !.
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