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obituary1 year ago

"Remembering Carl Weathers: From NFL Linebacker to Beloved Actor"

Actor Carl Weathers, best known for his role as Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" franchise, has passed away at the age of 76. Before his successful acting career, Weathers was a star football player who played in the NFL for the Oakland Raiders and in the CFL for the BC Lions. Tributes have poured in from Hollywood and the sports world, with Sylvester Stallone and former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III among those honoring his legacy. Weathers' impact spanned five decades, and he will be remembered for his iconic roles in film and television.

via Fox News|
#apollo-creed#carl-weathers#cfl
television1 year ago

"Rocky Star Carl Weathers Dies at 76"

Carl Weathers, known for his role as Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" movies, has passed away at the age of 76. His career extended beyond the boxing ring, with roles in action films, comedies, and TV dramas, including a memorable portrayal of himself as an acting coach on "Arrested Development" and as Greef Karga in "The Mandalorian." Weathers earned an Emmy nomination for his role in "The Mandalorian" and was also known for his comedic performance in "Happy Gilmore."

via The New York Times|
#apollo-creed#carl-weathers#hollywood
entertainment2 years ago

Sylvester Stallone's Unforgivable Sin: His Greatest Regret and the Inspiration Behind "Eye of the Tiger"

Sylvester Stallone, the iconic action star known for his roles in the Rocky and Rambo franchises, revealed his greatest regret in the Rocky franchise. Stallone expressed remorse for killing off the character Apollo Creed in Rocky IV, stating that it was a foolish decision. He believed that if Creed had survived, it would have opened up new possibilities for the character, including a more dramatic father-son storyline in the Creed spin-off films. Stallone's regret highlights the impact of creative decisions on the trajectory of beloved film franchises.

via FandomWire|
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