A week after his quiet death, Carl Weathers’ cause of death was disclosed.
The Blast was able to obtain official records indicating that beloved actor Weathers, who was best known for his roles in “Happy Gilmore,” “Predator,” and “Toy Story 4,” died of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
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After a protracted fight with a heart ailment, Matthew Weathers announces the death of his father, Weathers, at the age of 76 in their Venice, California home.
The late actor’s family released a statement last week announcing his passing. “We are very sorry to inform you of Carl Weathers’ passing. He passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 1, 2024, while sleeping. According to the statement, Carl “was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life.” “His alegacy in sports, film, television, and the arts has made an indelible mark, earning recognition and admiration across generations and throughout the world.” As a brother, father, grandpa, partner, and friend, he was cherished.
Carl Weathers’s legendary character Apollo Creed, who changed from Rocky Balboa’s formidable opponent to his dependable trainer, endures in the “Creed” film series. Over the past ten years, this trilogy has held the attention of viewers, with Michael B. Jordan taking on the role of Apollo’s son, Adonis Creed.
I’m in so much pain I can’t even express it. In a moving ode, his “Rocky” co-star Sylvester Stallone said of Carl Weathers, “I’m just trying to hold it in because he was such an integral part of my life, my success, and everything about it. I give him incredible credit and kudos because when he walked into that room and I saw him for the first time, I saw greatness.” But I was unaware of how fantastic. Without him, I never could have done what we did with Rocky. He was very, very intelligent.
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This weekend’s Super Bowl commercial that Weathers filmed with NFL legend Rob Gronkowski will air before he passes away.
