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The American actor Carl Weathers, who became famous mainly for his role as Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" film series, passed away at the age of 76 - this was reported in the media in the United States.
In a statement on behalf of his family, it was stated that Weathers died in his sleep: "We are very sad to announce the death of Weathers. He died peacefully in his sleep on February 1. Carl was an extraordinary person who lived an extraordinary life. He contributed greatly to sports, cinema, art and on television and left a huge mark on them. He was a beloved brother, a beloved father, a beloved grandfather, a beloved friend and a beloved partner."
Weathers was born in 1948 in New Orleans.
He tried a variety of sports in his childhood and adolescence, including boxing, soccer, football, wrestling and gymnastics.
He played football in college and later became an actor.
In addition to his unforgettable role as Apollo Creed - the world heavyweight boxing champion - in the first four "Rocky" films, he also participated in the film "The Predator" in 1987, in the comedy "The Happy Gilmore" from 1996 and in the three seasons of the successful series "The Mandalorian" when he played Griff there Karga
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