Carl Weathers passed away at 76

*Autbot_Benz* · 02-02-2024, 01:34 PM

Carl Weathers, who starred as Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky films and appeared in Predator, The Mandalorian, Happy Gilmore, Action Jackson and dozens of other films and TV shows, died Tuesday, his family announced. He was 76.

“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers,” his family said in a statement. “He died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, February 1st, 2024. … Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life. Through his contributions to film, television, the arts and sports, he has left an indelible mark and is recognized worldwide and across generations. He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, partner, and friend.”

https://deadline.com/2024/02/carl-we...ad-1235812684/

*Andrew NDB* · 02-02-2024, 01:44 PM

What? Noooo! Dude still seemed super healthy.

*XERO* · 02-02-2024, 01:54 PM

Incredible actor, and one of the coolest characters in movie history as Apollo Creed.

Damn, man.

*Autbot_Benz* · 02-02-2024, 02:05 PM

*Andrew NDB* · 02-02-2024, 02:29 PM

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That's funny, I was just thinking, "I wonder if Adam Sandler is going to release a statement about him." Arnold and Sly, too, of course.

*TheCanadiandrome* · 02-02-2024, 02:38 PM

omg noooo! another legend gone

02-02-2024, 01:34 PM	#1
Autbot_Benz Hellblazer Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ventura California Posts: 9,194	Carl Weathers passed away at 76 Carl Weathers, who starred as Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky films and appeared in Predator, The Mandalorian, Happy Gilmore, Action Jackson and dozens of other films and TV shows, died Tuesday, his family announced. He was 76. “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers,” his family said in a statement. “He died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, February 1st, 2024. … Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life. Through his contributions to film, television, the arts and sports, he has left an indelible mark and is recognized worldwide and across generations. He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, partner, and friend.” https://deadline.com/2024/02/carl-we...ad-1235812684/ __________________ I respect what FW cartoon did for the turtles franchise but it is the most overrated and hard to watch of the 3 turtles cartoons.

02-02-2024, 01:44 PM	#2
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02-02-2024, 01:54 PM	#3
XERO Hybrid Theorist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alamo City Posts: 8,185	Incredible actor, and one of the coolest characters in movie history as Apollo Creed. Damn, man. __________________ "Travel at the speed of light... then hit the nitro!"

02-02-2024, 02:05 PM	#4
Autbot_Benz Hellblazer Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ventura California Posts: 9,194	__________________ I respect what FW cartoon did for the turtles franchise but it is the most overrated and hard to watch of the 3 turtles cartoons.

02-02-2024, 02:38 PM	#6
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