Carl Weathers, an ex-professional American football player who became a movie star, has passed away peacefully in his sleep. “He was a brother, a father, a grandfather, a partner, and a beloved friend,” the statement says.
He appeared in over 75 American films and TV series during his career, with his most famous role being Apollo Creed in the Rocky franchise. More recently, Carl Weathers starred in the hit Disney+ series, *The Mandalorian.
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