On Thursday, two cultural worlds—the sports world and the entertainment world—lost a larger-than-life icon. It came as no surprise, then, that his death triggered an outpouring of mourning. Numerous ...

Carl Weathers, the versatile actor who is best remembered as Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" franchise, has died. He was 76. Weathers died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, Feb. 1, his family members ...

In the aftermath of Carl Weathers’ death, the late actor’s fans and family are honoring his decades-long film legacy, particularly his memorable portrayal of the heavyweight champion Apollo Creed.

Carl Weathers, the actor who starred as boxer Apollo Creed in the Rocky series in addition to memorable roles in Predator, Happy Gilmore, and The Mandalorian, died at the age of 76. Weathers’ family ...

Carl Weathers, who starred as Apollo Creed in the first four “Rocky” films opposite Sylvester Stallone, died Thursday, his manager Matt Luber confirmed to Variety. He was 76. Weathers also starred in ...

As Hollywood mourns the untimely passing of acting icon Carl Weathers, many will no doubt fondly remember his breakout performance as Apollo Creed in the Rocky franchise. The versatile star of ...

Wed, November 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM UTC Granted, Rocky IV's writer-director-star didn't take the decision to kill off such an important character lightly. "It was a tough thing to do," Stallone tells ...

correctionA previous version of this article stated an incorrect date for Carl Weathers's death. He died Feb. 1. This article has been updated. Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker turned ...

Carl Weathers, the iconic action star who could always get a laugh or a smile from his audience, died Thursday at the age of 76. Best known for his roles as Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies and ...

According to his family, Carl Weathers, who starred as Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky films, has died at 76. In a statement regarding his death, his family said: “We are deeply saddened to ...

CARL WEATHERS: (As Apollo Creed) We don't even have a choice. See; we're born with a killer instinct that you can't just turn off and on like some radio. We have to be right in the middle of the ...