Hollywood Mourns the Loss of Carl Weathers: From Apollo Creed to The Mandalorian

Will Turner
Feb 7, 2024

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Carl Weathers, who played Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky films and had appearances in other TV series and films, including Happy Gilmore, Arrested Development, The Mandalorian, Predator, and Action Jackson, passed away on Thursday. He was seventy-six.

When his family revealed his death, they were devastated. Carl was a remarkable person who led a typical life. His contributions to the film and television industries were unparalleled as his life progressed. He had the same enthusiasm for athletics and the arts. He leaves his mark and will be cherished by all future generations as a partner, friend, and grandfather. Continue reading

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