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Carl Weathers dies at 76

NEW YORK — Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star, playing nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies, facing-off against Arnold Schwarzenegger in “Predator” and teaching golf in “Happy Gilmore,” has died. He was 76. Matt Luber, his manager, said Weathers died Thursday. His family issued a […]

Prolific Actor Carl Weathers Dies at Age 76

News  By The Associated Press  February 2, 2024 at 12:43pm Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star, has died. He was 76. Matt Luber, his manager, said Weathers died Thursday. His family issued a statement saying he died “peacefully in his sleep.” Weathers playing nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed […]