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The death of Carl Weathers, an actor and director who appeared in many films, series and television shows, has been confirmed at the age of 76.
Unfortunately, 2024 began with news for the world of entertainment. We say it because this February 2nd We learned of the sad death of Carl Weathers, director and actor who starred in several popular television shows, series and films, at the age of 76like Rocky, Predator, The Mandalorian, Happy Gilmore, Action Jackson.
In accordance with deadlineWeathers’ death was confirmed by his own family (although they did not give the official cause of death), which In a statement, they dedicated the following words to him to say goodbye and remember the enormous legacy he leaves behind.
“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers. He died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, February 1, 2024…Carl was an extraordinary person who lived an extraordinary life. Through his contributions to film, television, art and sports, he has left an indelible mark and is recognized around the world and from generation to generation. “He was a dear brother, father, grandfather, partner and friend.”
Let’s briefly review the career of Carl Weathers
Carl Weathers was born on January 14, 1948 in New Orleans. He initially devoted himself to American football and even became a professional.. However, in 1974 he finally retired from the sport and He left the Oakland Raiders team to pursue his true passion and calling: acting.
Over the course of his career Weathers appeared in more than 75 films and television shows during his nearly 50-year film career.. He made his big screen debut in 1975 with films such as: Kung Fu And Friday Foster, which – to be honest – was without pain or glory. Although it had a stake in Close encounters of the third kind by Steven Spielberg.
However, Carl Weathers rose to fame in 1976 when he was cast as Apollo Creed in the film Rocky, alongside Sylvester Stallone. He played this character in the Italian boxer’s first four films, transforming himself from enemy into his most important friend and trainer.
In recent years, Carl Weathers has shone again with his roles in “The Mandalorian” and “Toy Story”.
Until 1987 Weathers played George Dillon Predatorwith Arnold Schwarzenegger and a year later the time had come the star of the film Action Jackson. Another of his most remembered roles is that of Derick “Chubbs” Peterson Happy Gilmore with Adam Sandler, which had serious consequences He was seriously injured at the scene of the accident after falling, which caused him years of pain.
As for television, Carl Weathers appeared in episodes of series such as Starsky and Hutch, Barnaby Jones, Switch, The Streets of San Francisco, Street justice and other popular programs. From then on, he experienced ups and downs in his career, appearing on the big screen and in various television productions.
For 2013, Weathers voiced the character Combat Carl in the television special Toy story of terrorAnd He would reprise this role six years later Toy Story 4. We recently saw it in the Disney+ series, The Mandalorian During his three seasons, he played Greef Karga, the leader of the bounty hunters’ guild.
Karga not only breathed life, Carl Weathers directed some episodes of the second and third seasons and even received an Emmy nomination in 2021.
