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Sadness hits how it hits, when it hits, and there’s no telling why or when things impact you so. Hearing that Carl Weathers, the former Oakland Raiders linebacker turned actor, known best for playing ...

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, ...

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 ...

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.

Movie fans across the country received some devastating news on Friday afternoon, as actor Carl Weathers passed away on Thursday at the age of 76, his family announced. Weathers is perhaps most famous ...

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, who was best known for playing Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies, has died. He was 76. “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers,” his family said in a statement ...

The Rocky series had many antagonists for Stallone to square off against in the ring. But Stallone once felt that Carl Weathers’ Apollo Creed might have stood out from the others. He credited Weathers ...

Apollo Creed, portrayed with charismatic flair by Carl Weathers, arrived on the screen with the 1976 film Rocky. As the undisputed heavyweight champion, Creed stole the spotlight, even if he was going ...

Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) had a legendary boxing career in the Rockymovie franchise. Balboa, a southpaw underdog no-name from Philadelphia, enjoyed a rags-to-riches story when he became the ...

Carl Weathers attends "The Mandalorian" FYC Event at DGA Theater Complex in Hollywood, California (Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) Carl Weathers, best known for playing Apollo Creed in the ...