Carl Weathers, the actor famed for his role as Apollo Creed in the 'Rocky' movie franchise, died last week at the age of 76 due to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Weathers, who also had a career as an NFL linebacker before becoming a Hollywood action movie and comedy star, passed away on Feb. 1 at his home in Venice, California. Following his death, a Super Bowl advertisement featuring Weathers is being altered to include a touching tribute with Rob Gronkowski. His extensive career spanned over five decades, including more than 80 films and TV shows, and iconic roles such as facing off against Arnold Schwarzenegger in 'Predator' and teaching golf in 'Happy Gilmore.'
Super Bowl Spot Featuring Carl Weathers Adds Touching Tribute With Rob Gronkowski https://t.co/e2liCEvRlv
Looks like they kept Carl Weathers in the Canadian commercial
Anyone else cry seeing Carl Weathers in that commercial? Just me?
Carl Weathers, the former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star, playing Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies, facing off against Arnold Schwarzenegger in “Predator” and teaching golf in “Happy Gilmore,” has died. He was 76. https://t.co/ab0VwpIwE7
Carl Weathers cause of death revealed in details shared from the late actor’s death certificate. His credits include more than 80 films and TV shows across five decades. https://t.co/Ujry26iYsn
Ads and trailers leading up to the kick, released before Weathers’ death on Feb. 1, play on his iconic role as Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movie franchise. https://t.co/abLPgKhIPq
The cause of death for beloved ‘Rocky’ actor Carl Weathers has been revealed as therosclerotic cardiovascular disease READ MORE ➡️ https://t.co/e87mdr9qLD https://t.co/64Lypfxuun
'Rocky' star Carl Weathers' Super Bowl ad being changed following death. https://t.co/s39Rp3uNtn Click the image to read more:
'Rocky' star Carl Weathers' Super Bowl ad being changed following death https://t.co/dyjg82myJ3
Actor Carl Weathers, who is best known for playing Apollo Creed in the Rocky franchise, is reported to have died from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease Read more: https://t.co/cd77Hz52na https://t.co/uPIwEwiS1N
Carl Weathers died at his home in Venice, California last week. https://t.co/tYeSBMIcOH
Carl Weathers Cause Of Death Revealed https://t.co/S52FBj0cch