Carl Weathers attends the Los Angeles Premiere Of Disney+ "The Mandalorian" Season 3 at El Capitan Theatre on February 28, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
LOS ANGELES - Carl Weathers, the actor best known as Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" movies and more recently for his role in the hit "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian," died Thursday in his sleep, according to his family.
"We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers," according to the family statement.
Weathers got his big-screen break in 1976, when he landed the role of Creed in "Rocky," according to his bio on IMDb.
"A true great man.
Persons:
Carl Weathers, Carl, Weathers, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Adam Sandler's, Gilmore, Greef, Adam Sandler, Sandler, Smart, Love
Organizations:
Los, El Capitan Theatre, LOS ANGELES, Disney, Pixar, San Diego State University, Oakland Raiders
Locations:
Los Angeles , California