‘Rocky IV’ at 40: Sylvester Stallone says Carl Weathers deserved an Oscar for his death scene

Forty years ago, the Master of Disaster himself, Apollo Creed ( Carl Weathers ), hit the canvas and didn't get up — knocked ...
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Carl Weathers: Sylvester Stallone honors ‘Rocky’ co-star -- ‘Apollo, keep punching’

Sylvester Stallone paid an emotional tribute to the late Carl Weathers on Friday, calling the death of his “Rocky” co-star “a horrible loss.” Weathers, 76, died on Thursday of natural causes. He ...
The New York Times

An homage to Apollo Creed and the actor who played him, Carl Weathers

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 ...
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Carl Weathers, ‘Rocky’s’ Apollo Creed and ‘Mandalorian’ Actor, Dies at 76

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 ...
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Carl Weathers Made Us Cheer for Apollo Creed in 'Rocky'

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 ...
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Apollo Approved: Carl Weathers Set The Tone For The Best of The Rocky Series

There are a few things that people of all persuasions can agree on. Even boxing fans. Among them, there’s a universal acknowledgement that Carl Weathers was the man. Particularly these days, in the ...
New York Post

Carl Weathers dead: ‘Rocky’s’ Apollo Creed and ‘Predator’ star was 76

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 ...

4 Years On, Sylvester Stallone’s Superior Rocky IV Recut Returns To Theaters For Just 2 Nights

Rocky IV was released in a special director's cut in 2021, and it is returning to theaters this year and here is what you need to know.
Sports Illustrated

Sports Fans Mourn Death of Carl Weathers, Who Played Apollo Creed in ‘Rocky’ Films

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 ...
Yahoo

Carl Weathers, who played Apollo Creed in the 'Rocky' franchise, dies at 76

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 ...
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Actor Carl Weathers, who starred as Apollo Creed in 'Rocky' movies, dies at 76

Beloved actor and former NFL player Carl Weathers, whose Hollywood legacy includes an iconic role as boxing heavyweight Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" franchise, has died at 76, his family said Friday.